Plugs are a popular type of hard-bodied
fishing lure. They are widely known by a number of other names depending on the country and region. Such names include
crankbait,
wobbler,
minnow,
shallow-diver and
deep-diver. The term
minnow is usually used for long, slender, lures that imitate baitfish, while the term
plug is usually used for shorter, deeper-bodied lures which imitate deeper-bodied fish, frogs and other prey.
Shallow-diver and
deep-diver refer to the diving capabilities of the lure, which depends on the size and angle of the lip, and lure buoyancy.