best floating fishing lures Rapala Original This F09 model measures 3 1/2 inches Rapala Original Floating - Perch

Rootbeer Gold If I only needed one color in any bait to rely on, its a yoga pants Finesse TRD

I like to tip the treble hook with a minnow head and the tail hook with a minnow tail

Emergency Whistle A loud whistle is critical for signaling others when voice wont carry

And finally, when choosing what setup to use when fishing for big flounder with paddletails, a medium-fast rod with a good backbone to set the hook and a soft tip to put lots of action on the lure is best

Fish on the surface or allow to sink a bit giving it a drowned look

The reason is that it allows me to easily change spinners if the condi tions tell me a different lure will be better