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Testing lures in Blue Hills, Ogre
🎣 Testing Handmade Fishing Lures at Blue Hills Lake in Ogre
Fishing enthusiasts know that the performance of a lure can make the difference between a quiet day at the lake and a successful catch. Recently, we carried out lure testing at Blue Hills Lake in Ogre, Latvia, to see how different handmade fishing lures perform underwater. The testing focused on how deep the lures sink, how far they can be cast, and what kind of movements they make to attract predatory fish like pike, perch, and trout. We used an underwater camera CanFish to carefully observe how each lure moves below the surface.
🌀 Jippo Spinning Rotational Lure
One of the highlights of the test was the Jippo rotational lure. This lure is designed with a leaf-shaped blade that spins when retrieved, creating strong vibrations and sound underwater. These vibrations attract the attention of predatory fish hiding in weeds or deeper waters.
On sunny days, the metallic leaf blade reflects light, flashing brightly as it spins. This visual effect, combined with the lure’s vibration, makes it especially effective at provoking strikes from aggressive predators such as pike.
🥄 Spoon-Type Lures – Realistic Fish Movements
The spoon-type fishing lures were tested in different sizes and with two hook variations:
Anti-weed hook spoons – Designed for fishing in areas overgrown with algae and weeds, where the biggest pikes usually hide. The weedless design prevents constant snagging and allows the lure to move smoothly through heavy vegetation.
Triple hook spoons – Better suited for open water, increasing the hook-up rate when fish strike.
These spoons mimic the swimming motion of small baitfish. When retrieved steadily, they perform smooth, realistic movements, but when the angler adds irregular twitching, the spoon behaves like an injured fish. This triggers a predator’s natural hunting instinct and increases the chance of a strike.
⚖️ Casting Distance & Sink Rate
The tests at Blue Hills Lake also focused on casting distance and sink speed:
Casting Distance: Larger spoons and rotational lures can be thrown much further, making them suitable for reaching deeper or distant fish. Smaller lures have shorter casting ranges but allow for more finesse in shallower water.
Sink Rate: All tested lures are sinkable. Larger spoons sink faster, making them ideal for reaching deeper predators quickly, while smaller spoons sink more slowly, allowing for a more natural presentation in shallow areas.
🏞️ Conclusion – Perfect Lures for Ogre’s Predators
The lure testing at Blue Hills Lake in Ogre showed that both the Jippo rotational lure and spoon-type lures are highly effective for targeting local predatory fish.
The Jippo rotational lure is excellent for sunny days, where vibration and flash work together to attract strikes.
The spoon lures offer versatility with weedless hooks for pike-rich vegetation areas and treble hooks for open water.
Different sizes allow anglers to adapt for casting distance and sinking depth, making them suitable for a variety of fishing conditions.
For fishermen looking to improve their success at Blue Hills Lake or similar waters, these handmade lures are a must-have in the tackle box. They combine realistic fish-like movements, durability, and versatility—key elements for catching big pike and other predators.
