Altering lures

[dakids]

What are some of the tricks and tips that you have done to help catch fish?

One thing I have done for a while is to wrap lead core line around the back hook of poppers.  The weight on the back hook will cause the lure to sit up a little on end and when you jerk the lure forward the pop (splash) is different and will also dart and then keep moving  (slowly the back end sinks).

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[Rebel SS]

I've drilled tiny holes through the front body of Rapala lures, which made little bubbles when trolled fast. Also bent and gave a slight twist to the front metal "plate" on some lures, giving them more erratic action. Also replaced some treble hooks on lures with a smaller size for quicker action.