Best Lures for Rio Grande cichlid

5 proven picks for catching Rio Grande cichlid, grouped by lure type.

Spinner

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Mepps Aglia #3
Mepps
Flash and vibration entice strikes.
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Crankbait

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Rapala Original Floater 07
Rapala
Mimics a small baitfish; cast and retrieve slowly.
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Soft Plastic

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Zoom Trick Worm
Zoom
Texas or Carolina rigged near cover.
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Lipless Crankbait

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Strike King Red Eye Shad
Strike King
Vibrations trigger strikes in murky water.
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Jig

Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Eye Jig
Bass Pro Shops
Black and blue jig is very common.
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