Let's face it, electing THE best trout lure for 2024 is both illusory and completely subjective. There isn't one lure that can respond to all conditions, waterways or fishing styles. Nevertheless, we wanted to get wet and choose, by category, the best trout lure to follow us around in our box of lures. From jerkbaits and crankbaits to soft lures and spoons, if we had to choose just one, here's our selection of the best river trout lures to have in your tackle box in 2024.
Duo Spearhead Ryuki: The best jerkbait for trout
Hard, hard not to start this selection of the best trout lures 2024 without reference to the Ryuki de Duo. Of course, Illex's Tricoroll and Smith's D-Contact could also have been mentioned. However, we voted unanimously for the Duo Ryuki the best river trout lure in 2024 in the jerkbait category. This swimming fish has forged its legend year after year since its release. Today it has become the The benchmark hard lure for river trout fishing.
Thanks to its dense, flat body quickly springs into action and comes to life at the slightest touch of the rod without ever stalling. What's more, it's well-balanced, so you can achieve long-distance shots with disconcerting accuracy. We mainly use this lure to go after trout in rivers with strong currents and at depth. In fact, when the water is high, the Ryuki allows you to go after spots that other lures can't reach.
The different sizes of Ryuki (38mm, 46mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm and 80mmmm) are perfect for fishing for trout of all sizes in rivers. We prefer the 50S, 70S and 80S.
Adaptability, performance, efficiency - that's why we voted the Ryuki Duo the best river trout lure in the jerkbait category.
Fiiish Black Minnow: The best soft lure for trout
The Black Minnow of Fiiish has quickly become a reference in trout fishinge, and we understand why.
Its strength lies in the mounting system patented by Fiiish. A Texan armament that makes it possible to prospecting cluttered areas without the risk of snagging. A lead head/hook attachment system that increases the body's mobility for a very natural swimming action. A supple material that allows the body and tail to spring into action on contact with the water. These are the ingredients that make Black Minnow the best trout lure 2024 in the soft lure category.
We recommend sizes 70mm and 90 mm in khaki, orange/yellow and neon pink (UV colours). These sizes and colours will enable you to fish in a wide range of conditions.
Illex Chubby: The best trout lure in the crankbait category
The Chubby d'Illex is one of the only crankbaits we keep in our box at all times for trout fishing. This small 38mm crankbait is a pefect for rapidly prospecting shallow areass. Despite its size, this lure casts very far and easily. Its swimming action is a perfect blend ofRolling" and "WobblingThis makes it unique for trout and other predators.
It's easy to animate. Simply recover in a linear fashion, varying recovery speeds. Don't hesitate to break up your retrieve with pauses, as this often provokes a reaction from active trout. A very quick retrieve over obstacles can also trigger reflex attacks.
In addition to the classic version, we also recommend the MR or Medium Runner from Chubby. This version lets you explore slightly deeper areas down to 1 metre.
Its meticulous design, easy animation and legendary effectiveness on trout, perch and chub are just some of the features that make the Chubby d'Illex is for us the best trout lure in 2024 in the crankbait category.
Deps slide swimmer 115: The best swimbait for big trout
The Slide Swimmer 115 The Deps Slide Swimmer is our lure of choice for fishing very large trout in shallow areas from 10 to 50 cm. The miniature version of the famous Slide Swimmer, initially legendary on bass or pike, is just the right size (11.5cm / 22g) to target big trout.
The Slide Swimmer is a lure that goes everywhere. On riffles, large flats or large calm areas where large trout can rest. Its big advantage is that it passes just below the surface in a straight line and can prospect large, smooth areas very quickly. Completely silent, this lure can be used to present large fish with a discreet lure of good size. This small detail is often decisive for this type of big fish, which is moreover educated. From an angler's point of view, this lure is very visual when fishing large fish. Sensations guaranteed!
The swimming action is amazingly realistic, as is the finish on the lure. Just perfect. If you're after big trout and want to try out other techniques, choose this lure with your eyes shut!
In our opinion, the best lure for big trout in 2024.
Blue Fox Vibrax: The best trout spoon
The Blue Fox Vibrax is a legendary spinner that is a must-have in any tackle box.
Sa hollow bell, its ballast and anti-twisting system make it unique and, in our opinion, allow it to outperform the competition. Firstly, its ballast allows you to cast it much further than a conventional spoon. What's more, its hollow bell emits specific frequencies that are renowned for attracting trout. Finally, its anti-tangle system means you can cast without getting tangled up and still be very accurate. You'll see that this spoon comes to life as soon as you start using it.
This spoon will help you find trout quickly in congested areas of rivers and streams. What's more, its gold and silver colouring and small size make it an ideal prey for trout who might mistake it for a minnow, for example.
If you fish upstream, Bring the rod back high and fast to trigger active trout. If you fish downstream, bring the Vibrax slower and lower.
We believe that Best trout lure in the spinning spoon category for trout fishing in medium currents from 60 cm to 1 m.
Rapala Countdown: The best trout lure for small budgets
The Rapala Countdown was already the favourite lure of our ancestors. It remains a sure bet when it comes to trout fishing.
There's no need to spend tens of euros to fish for trout the way you want to. Whatever your skill level or budget, we always recommend that you have this little jerkbait in your tackle box too. It comes in so many colours and sizes that you can use it in countless fishing conditions.
Bringing it back to life couldn't be easier. With little twitches, this jerkbait goes off-centre and simulates a wounded minnow to perfection. At Rodmaps, we love the 7cm versionA very versatile trout fishing rod.
A great classic and a must-have for trout lure fishing.
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