Often used only during pre-spawn, lipless crankbaits and jerkbaits tend to fill similar needs. They both shine in covering water, locating fish in the water column, and targeting fish suspended near the bank or off-shore. But they both have a wider application, in terms of seasons and conditions. Let’s explore these differences and how they...Read More
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
Often overlooked, the fishing line plays an important part in success. Indeed, the line not only keeps the lure under the control of the angler but also gets the fish back. It is therefore very important to use the right line for each situation. There is no one line to rule them all, each type...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
It’s impossible to trace back the genesis of the drop shot rig. It was most likely inspired by deep water saltwater rigs. It was then in the late 90s adapted to bass fishing by Japanese anglers who developed specific tackle like drop shot hooks and sinkers. From Japan's high pressured lakes it jumped to California...Read More
The Texas rig was born out of necessity to fish a snag-less lure in the thick cover of the newly impounded lakes of Texas in the late 60s and early ’70s. Most lakes were full of submerged brush piles, standing timber providing a rich habitat for largemouth bass. Plastic worms back then were rigged with...Read More
The overwhelming majority of lures are designed to imitate baitfish of one form or another, and crawfish lure is often the third wheel of fishing lures. Yet crawfish are present virtually in every body of water, from highland streams and rivers to big lakes and swampy shallow marsh. Game fish are relying on crawfish for...Read More
Crankbaits are floating hard baits usually made of plastic or wood. Fishing with crankbaits was initially invented in the United States for bass fishing. They come in various shapes and sizes however they are mostly rounded with a bulky body and a lip or bill. It’s that bill that will define its swimming action and...Read More
