That’s a bit drastic. It’s more like “go big or go home without a bigger fish.” “As the water warms, you can start to use larger and larger baits, both lures and live baits,” says Billy Pettigrew, a ...

A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into ...

My girlfriend -- who hadn't fished seriously until she met me -- recently asked me, "How do you know which lure to choose when you're fishing?" It was a good question. I've been fishing so long, I ...

Post-spawn bass require topwater lures, and the old standby bait, the Pop-R, is hard to beat. Fishing the ledge rock banks in the creeks is your best bet. You will find bass are in all stages of the ...

One of the oldest cliches in fishing is that lures and flies have to catch fishermen before they catch fish. It is, however, an extremely accurate cliché. Once you take those crankbaits to the ...

Good lures aren’t cheap anymore. Serious anglers understand the value of high-end hooks, sturdy hardware, lasting finishes, and specific actions that discount lures often can’t match. I use quality ...