<h2>Fishing Technique & Lures</h2>
<p>Every fishing technique has its own dedicated lures and target species. Choosing the right lure depends on many factors. If you have little or no experience with a new fishing technique, picking the right lure can be a challenge. We're here to guide you towards the right lure for your favourite fishing technique. At one end of the scale you have small, refined <strong>ultralight</strong> lures just a few centimetres long, and at the other end there are large big baits and trolling lures exceeding 20 cm in length with casting weights of 100 g and more. In between, you'll find <strong>specialist lures for surface fishing and drop shot fishing</strong>, finesse techniques, and much more.</p>
<p>Once you know the conditions at your water and which approach is most productive, you can settle on one or several fishing techniques. Combining a finesse rod with a hard lure rod covers a wide range of situations and keeps you flexible when working different spots. (Semi)professional predator anglers sort all their lures in their <strong>tackle boxes</strong> by fishing technique. This way, you can put together your lure selection the evening before and keep everything organised and ready to go.</p>
<h2>Fishing Techniques Overview</h2>
<p>Here in the Pike & Perch shop you'll find lures from the best brands, organised by fishing technique on a single page, and you can sort them by popularity, and much more. If you haven't settled on a fishing technique yet, you can also browse our other categories by target species. Below is an overview of the fishing techniques and the most successful lures from our range.</p>
<ul><li>Ultralight</li><li>Finesse</li><li>Drop Shot</li><li>Topwater</li><li>Big Bait</li><li>Trolling</li></ul>
<h3>Topwater Lures</h3>
<p>For lure anglers who have already built up some experience, <strong>topwater or surface fishing</strong> is an excellent technique. Most of the time you can watch every movement of the lure, which lets you refine your approach quickly. You can see directly how each rod movement translates into action at the lure.</p>
<p>Topwater baits are highly effective lures for pike fishing. Every take sends a rush of adrenaline through the angler's veins - the moment a big predator attacks your lure at the surface is a reward for your technique and an unforgettable experience every time.</p>
<h3>Drop Shot Lures</h3>
<p>There are thousands of tips for zander fishing, but one thing is clear: <strong>drop shot</strong> fishing allows you to target these wary predators in a very precise and effective way. The results in recent years, as this technique has grown in popularity, have been impressive and speak for themselves. Perch are also excellent targets for the drop shot approach. In general, the drop shot technique falls under the finesse fishing category.</p>
<p>Naturally, the Pike & Perch team offers you far more than just a solid introduction to rigging a drop shot and choosing the right lures. In the shop and on the blog you'll find a wealth of quality drop shot lures, rigging guides, venue tips, detailed reports, and much more.</p>
<h3>Big Baits</h3>
<p>Large lures have traditionally been used mainly for trolling in open water. Modern fishing boats, GPS, sonar and fish finders have made it increasingly popular to actively search out and cast to big predators with oversized lures. Or perhaps you're one of those confident anglers who backs themselves to work a big bait blind at a known spot - without giving up under the sceptical looks of fellow anglers.</p>
<p>The big bait angler's motto often comes down to: <em>big fish, big lures</em>. Once your first metre pike is on the mat, the big bait bug will have you hooked too. We offer lures exceeding 30 cm in length. Go big!</p>
<h2>Lure Selection by Fishing Technique</h2>
<p>Choosing the right lure is essential for success, regardless of which fishing technique you focus on. The type of lure always comes before colour selection. Once you've decided on a finesse lure or a big bait, for example, that's the moment to think about which colour makes the most sense for your spot and the water you're fishing.</p>
<p>One tip from us when searching for the right lure: use the filter options. In the Pike & Perch shop you can filter lures by swimming action, showing only floating, sinking or fast-sinking lures depending on your preference. Minimum and maximum running depth are further filter options, as are weight, length, brand and more. If you have specific questions or perhaps just a general comment about our lures, we're always glad to hear from you. Advice on all fishing techniques and individual lures is always available - we look forward to your enquiry.</p>
