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cally, I much doubt if we should speak of a lure as 

 attractive, rather of its power to attract attention, 

 for I am convinced that it is the movement and not 

 the lure itself that impels the fish to strike. 



As will be discovered from a study of surface- 

 underwaters there is not as wide a divergence in 

 shape of this class of "plugs" as there is of the sim- 

 ple surface lures. The minnow type is the prevalent 

 form. Naturally a lure built to swim beneath the 

 surface will be patterned after swimming animals ; in 

 no other manner can we achieve our purpose. It is 

 exceedingly difficult to produce a quick side-wise 

 movement, like the dart of a frightened minnow, 

 unless you duplicate to a greater or less degree the 

 form of the fish. Consequently as you will discover, 

 that is the generally accepted shape. 



A great many lures are submerged through 

 weights or metal attachments, while still others dive 

 because the head or body is shaped to produce that 

 result. Naturally I may not mention all of any given 

 type, simply mention a few illustrative of general 

 principles. It is surprising what a change a single 

 groove will make in the action of a lure. One much 

 employed by me has a slash upon either side the 

 body, extending from near the head well back; that 

 lure will dive and richochet in a most confusing and 

 attention attracting manner. Another has simply a 

 hollow on the upper side, extending down to the 

 under surface, giving it a shovel-nosed appearance; 



