K-Lures Dorado Lures

Daly Diver (top), Jawbreaker, Grandslam.



K-Lures Chico Rippers, jacunda (left) and butterfly patterns

 Kermett Adams owns K-Lures, he makes a variety of hardbaits suitable for predatory gamefish such as largemouth bass, peacock bass, stripers, golden dorado, pike and musky. His beautifully painted lures have enticing actions with extra-strong hardware suitable for these strong, aggressive fish.

Golden Dorado Lures-La Zona

The Golden Dorado is a large, powerful predatory gamefish that lives in several river systems in South America. These countries include southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. One segment of the Uruguay River immediately beneath the Salto Grande Dam is known for it's giant dorado, a regulated fishery 1/4 mile long nicknamed "La Zona". Here are some typical lures.

Rapala CD 18 Magnum (top), Yozuri Hydro Magnum (bottom)

SOB  Spinnerbait, 2 oz.  "Dorado Special"

Hot lips 2 oz bucktail jigs, left with 5" Zoom cherry trailer

Gary Laden's 47# dorado, November 2010

Assorted Lures for Golden Dorado

Shimano Spinning Reels

I've used Shimano spinning reels since the early 1980's, I highly recommend them. Here are the Stradic 3000 and 4000 models, great for fresh or saltwater. I use the 3000 for smallmouth bass, walleye and peacock bass and 4000 for Stripers, Pike, Musky and saltwater in-shore

, like snook or redfish. They are "corrosion resistant", but you always should wash them off with freshwater after saltwater use.

Equipment

I have purchased equipment that allows me to fish for many species without much redundency. For freshwater, I like Abu Garcia and Shimano reels and I use many different rods from G. Loomis, St. Croix, Shimano, Bass Pro Shops and Goldrush Custom Rods. I also have a few tools, like a Jinkai crimper, wire cutters, split ring pliers, needle nose pliers and heavy duty pliers. This is my core freshwater equipment, not including

fly fishing gear.