Fishing Tackle

During the summer months, I rely on soft swimbaits to take river smallmouth bass, particularl

A ball head jig combined with live-bait or rigged with a plastic grub, minnow or worm is a basic presentation — but it's far from simple. The weight of a jig can make a huge difference in how many fish you catch.

Fishing stained water comes with its own set of rules. Adapting to the conditions, by knowing what plastic body shapes, sounds, and colors work best, will help put more fish in the boat.

Plastic Bait Body Shape

Out of all the baits out there for catching walleye, some of the simplest and most productive have to be

Most bass anglers would shutter at the thought of throwing an expensive

If I had to choose one style of bait that consistently provokes heart-stopping excitement, thunderous thrills and a fair share of big bass to boot, it would be no other than a topwater lure. There's something about the way these plugs and prop baits sputter and weave across the surface of the water, filling an angler with anticipation while they patiently await the churning of water and splash of that next big strike. Fishing really doesn't get any better than this.