There are many types of jigs that are all meant for different purposes. Swim jigs are meant to be “swam” above the bottom of the lake more like a crankbait. But then there are football head or finesse jigs which people commonly think of when they hear the term “jig” that are meant to drag …
One of the most common questions beginning and even experienced anglers have in choosing a rod is should I get a medium rod or a medium heavy rod? What’s the real difference? Well thankfully, after reading this entire article, you’ll know exactly what both are for and when they should be used. But if you …
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There are many different colors of spinnerbait, so determining the best one can be very difficult. White, black, chartreuse, green pumpkin, there are so many options! And then there are even combinations of those colors. And the spinners themselves can be painted, metallic, or a combination as well! Thankfully, while all of these colors can …
There are hundreds of lures and techniques that can catch fish. But when fishing from the bank, you can’t carry them all. Unless you want to be carrying around 50 pounds of gear all over the water – you’ll need to hone in. You have to focus on the lures and tackle that are flexible …
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Crankbaits seem like one of the most straightforward baits to use. All you have to do is reel them in and they do all the action for you! But how fast you reel has a big effect on a crankbait’s action, how high or deep it sits in the water, and ultimately if you’ll get …
This article was written several years ago. Please understand many things may have changed since the baits I reviewed in this article. You may have recently found a new brand in the fishing lure game – Googan Baits or Googan Squad lures. They began with 5 soft plastic lures but have grown into selling almost …
There are few things I enjoy more than a summer night by the river fishing for catfish. But many people don’t know what baits work best for catfish in rivers. Truthfully, any bait that you fish for lake catfish will catch river catfish, but you do have the current and other factors to consider in …
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There have been few lures introduced in recent years that have become a mainstay in my arsenal like the chatterbait (also known as bladed or vibrating jig). The vibration, versatility, and ease of using a chatterbait has made it a favorite choice in many situations. But as a bait’s popularity grows, so does the amount …
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If I had to pick one lure that could catch fish anytime, anywhere it would probably be a texas rig with a worm. When I just started fishing, this was the setup my father taught me to fish. It’s how I caught my first bass. And it’s still my go to when nothing else works. …
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There is not a topwater bait in my tackle box that gets more use than the whopper plopper. But as they expand in popularity, there are so many sizes and colors to choose from. Should you get the silent version? The biggest? There’s so many options… Here is the answer: If you only can buy …