When I grew up fishing in the 90s, shad swimbaits were regarded as old fashion “uncool” lures. And indeed the models available back then were very basic and quite ugly. And then, I can’t really pinpoint the exact year but in the 2000s, they went through a revival and were brought back to the forefront....Read More
Deep diving crankbaits are a little intimidating for a beginner. But they are some of the easiest lures to fish deep. The hardest part is selecting the right lure to tie on for the condition. So besides owning a handful of good crankbait, it’s just a game of cast and retrieves. So join me to...Read More
Even people who don’t fish have the mental picture of fishermen waking up long before dawn for the legendary morning bite. Is it really worth it? Is driving up to the lake in darkness and launching the boat during the twilight hours really worth the effort? Wouldn’t it make better sense to wake up at...Read More
Manufacturers are doing an amazing job at producing a great assortment of lure colors. They claim to do it to help anglers catch more fish and match their need for intricate patterns. But is that really helpful? Isn’t it making things more confusing? Just walk into any tackle shop and look at the color selection....Read More
As the name implies, weightless soft plastics mean fishing with nothing else than a hook and a soft plastic bait. It’s a great technique to catch bass, pike, and perch. Because of its natural almost neutral buoyancy, weightless soft plastics are a very good lure for catching big fish. There are many different rigging options...Read More
Fishing in clear water can be very difficult. It makes for beautiful lakes and rivers, and a great feel-good moment on a day fishing. But catching fish is another story. Looking down in the water and seeing nothing but water and white sand can be demoralizing. There are a few things we can do about...Read More
Let’s start with the obvious: topwater fishing is the most fun and enjoyable type of fishing you can find! Fishing topwater lures are often associated with bass fishing but it catches other fish species as well. Pike and perch in particular will bite a topwater lure as well if not better than bass. Here are...Read More
Fishing in heavy pressure conditions in your lake and river can be disheartening to many anglers. You wake up early, drive to the ramp and see a dozen trucks and trailers parked and the sun is barely up. This is a too common sight for many of us. Fishing pressure can be difficult to deal...Read More
Jig fishing is probably the most popular technique for bass fishing in the United States. It caches fish in Europe, France, England, Spain and ItalyRead More
After the grueling winter month, fishing in the spring feels like a re-birth, for us, the lakes, and nature in general. As warm days raise the water temperatures, all the fish will spawn.Read More
