you need a mix of lures that handle the changing seasons in Northern Mindanao. These fifteen picks are perfect for El Salvador City anglers because they focus on year round versatility and proven results.
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Versatile Subsurface Hard Baits
Essential Soft Plastic Presentations
High Flash Reaction and Metal Jigs
Versatile Subsurface Hard Baits
The MirrOlure MirrOdine 17MR is a legendary suspension bait that mimics a glass minnow or sardine perfectly in our clear coastal waters. It stays right in the strike zone and darts erratically which is great for catching the eye of a hungry snapper o...
MirrOdine 17MR Suspending Twitchbait
Next is the Yo-Zuri 3D Inshore Twitchbait which has an internal hologram sheet that flashes even in low light or stained water after a heavy rain.
3D INSHORE TWITCHBAIT
The Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow is built for extreme distance so you can cover a huge amount of water from the shoreline without needing a boat. You also need the Bomber Long A because its slender profile and tight wiggle are a proven winner for active pre...
SALT PRO MINNOW (FLOATING)
You also need the Bomber Long A because its slender profile and tight wiggle are a proven winner for active predators all year round.
Bomber Lures Long A Slender Minnow Jerbait Fishing Lure
Finally the Rapala X-Rap Saltwater provides a slash bait action that triggers a hard reaction strike when the fish are being picky.
X-Rap® Saltwater
Essential Soft Plastic Presentations
The DOA Shrimp is perhaps the most realistic artificial shrimp ever made and it works perfectly in the shallow flats and mangrove edges of Misamis Oriental.
Doa Shrimp
For a much tougher option the Z-Man MinnowZ is made of ElaZtech material so it can survive multiple hits from toothy fish without you needing to constantly change baits.
MinnowZ™
The Zoom Super Fluke is an unweighted soft plastic that you can twitch through structure to mimic a wounded baitfish with total realism.
Super Fluke - Zoom Bait Company
Adding the Berkley Gulp! Shrimp to your tackle box gives you a massive scent advantage that draws fish in from a distance even when they are not actively feeding.
Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Rounding out this group is the Strike King Glass Minnow which has a translucent body and subtle flake that works wonders when the water is crystal clear and the sun is high.
Strike King Glass Minnow 4'' Blue Glimmer Pearl Belly 5pk
High Flash Reaction and Metal Jigs
The Major Craft Jigpara is a massive favorite across the Philippines because its balance allows for a perfect fluttering fall that mimics a dying sardine on the reef.
METAL JIG - LURES
Another great metal option is the Duo Drag Metal Cast which is small but heavy enough to punch through a strong sea breeze for incredible casting distance.
DUO Drag Metal Cast Jigs
The Acme Little Cleo is a classic spoon that provides a wide wobbling flash that is impossible for predatory fish to ignore during a steady retrieve in the surf.
Little Cleo
For more vibration the Z-Man ChatterBait Inshore combines the flash of a blade with the profile of a jig to create a lot of noise in murky or deeper water.
Z-MAN Chatterbait Original 1/4oz Bladed Vibrating Swim Jig CB14-57 ...
. Finally the Blue Fox Vibrax brings a unique low frequency vibration that helps fish track your lure even in the churning white water around the rocks.