Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a body which simulates a fish, to which the fishing line and hook are attached and a substantial recess disposed on each side of the body, extending longitudinally of the body from behind the head portion of the lure to the tail portion of the lure, which recess has side walls with planes extending at an obtuse angle to the plane of the base of the recess and to the surface of the body. Such recesses provide the lure with an improved motion and action as it is pulled through the water, making the lure more attractive to predatory fish and, particularly to the larger predatory fish.