Bass fishing has seen a lot of big changes in recent years, from new baits, to crazy electronic advancements. These changes have led to some of the old reliable baits our fathers and grandfathers ...

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Forward-facing sonar has opened our eyes to how many big bass suspend in open water. And while there’s no doubt that those fish are fun to target and catch, there are still plenty of giants that bury ...

I don’t remember the first time I fished walleyes with a jig, but jig fishing has become my “go-to” fishing technique over the years. I know I’m not alone. Whether it’s one of those distinct “thunks,” ...

What Makes a Bucktail Jig So Effective for Catching Bass and Walleye? Simplistic in design but lethal in execution, the bucktail jig works magic when fished amongst weeds in the fall. Comprised of a ...

One of the earliest bass baits I remember, both slightly bewildered by but also fascinated with, was the flipping jig. As a teenager I would eagerly read magazine copy on this lead and rubber lure, ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

Ask Terry Oldham what are his five favorite bass lures and his answer is likely to be jig, jig, jig, jig and jig, in no particular order. Oldham owns other lures, but unless it is jigs he is reluctant ...

Angler Mike McBride said crappie are in deep and shallow water. Fish for them with minnows or jigs and experiment with depth.