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Richter Lures

Plugs

$9 - $15

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Description

Description Colours Sizes Ugly but deadly the Richter Plug is the benchmark for a high quality durable casting lure. The best lure on the market for Australian Salmon and copied by many pretenders. Also suitable for all sorts of ambush predators such as trevally, GT's, coral trout, mackerel, mangrove jack. Will outcast most other lures due to its tail weighted bias. Suitable for beach fishing and casting at bust ups from a boat or shore. Cast as far as you can and wind as fast as you can when the fish are fired up or alternatively let it sink and bring it up through the school to entice a bite on wary fish. White Pink Chartreuse Red Head Size 1: L=7.6cm, W=1.9cm, D=1.2cm, Weight= approx. 1oz (28g) Size 2: L=9.8cm, W=2.1cm, D=1.4cm, Weight= approx. 2oz (57g) Size 3: L=11.6cm, W=2.3cm, D=1.5cm, Weight= approx. 3oz (85g) Size 4: L=13.7cm, W=2.2cm, D=1.5cm, Weight= approx. 4oz (113g) Size 5: L=13.7cm, W=2.2cm, D=2.5cm, Weight= approx. 5oz (142g)

Fishing Profile

Best for
Inshore Saltwater, Striped Bass
Presentation
Subsurface, Tail Weighted Plug Action With Fast Retrieve Or Sink And Retrieve
Techniques
Casting, Cranking
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
SeasonYear Round
CategoryInshore Plugs

Field Notes

Cast the plug as far as possible and retrieve quickly when fish are actively feeding (e.g., bust-ups). When fish are wary, let the plug sink and then work it back up through the school to trigger strikes.

Pros

  • Tail-weighted bias for long casts
  • Durable, high-quality casting plug
  • Works for both fast retrieve and sink-and-retrieve presentations

Cons

  • Requires casting distance to maximize performance
  • Larger sizes may be harder to cast without appropriate tackle

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