How to Use Rooster Tails

Instructions

1

Choose your size and color. Rooster tail bodies come in colors ranging from plain silver or gold to bright multi-colored designs. Rooster tails are also available in different sizes. While it is sometimes better to use a bigger lure to attract bigger fish, you should have a variety of colors and sizes and experiment with different combinations until you find fishing success.

2

Attach your rooster tail lure to your line using a fisherman's knot. Consider attaching a swivel between the rooster tail and your line in order to prevent your line from twisting.

3

Cast your rooster tail past the area you want to fish. The rooster tail is designed to attract fish with its spinning blades and the only way to keep the blades turning is to keep the lure moving.

4

Reel in your rooster tail lure. It is important to keep your lure moving but you have a many different options. Experiment with different retrieval speeds until you begin getting results. You can also try a jigging motion with your rooster tail by letting it sink and then jerking it up and down to flutter the blades.

5

Keep out the slack in your line. If you have too much slack in your line you won't be able to hook fish when they strike. When you feel a strike set the hook by lifting the tip of your rod.