There are so many reasons that an angler would want to go fishing at this time of year: First of all, the open water fishing season is winding down. The landscapes are alive with color. […]
The Little John and Fat John crankbaits are the brainchild of 11-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier John Crews. “The Little John and Fat John have a computer chip bill that is more durable than plastic and […]
There is no doubt in my mind that if I had a choice every day to fish crank baits; this would be my go to bait as it is just fun as it can fire […]
There is perhaps no lure more versatile than a crankbait. This style of lure will catch fish of all species in all seasons, whether you’re casting or trolling. What’s a Crankbait? Any fish that routinely […]
Strike King pro Mark Menendez loves crankbait fishing. And he fishes crankbaits year-round – not just early spring and summer, like many anglers do. So who better to talk about which crankbaits are great for […]
Phantom Lures, widely known for its design and manufacture of tournament-winning muskie lures and new line of crankbaits, is excited to share some amazing underwater footage of its baits in use for fisherman’s viewing pleasure […]
Strike King pro Mark Menendez loves crankbait fishing. And he fishes crankbaits year-round – not just early spring and summer, like many anglers do. So who better to talk about which crankbaits are great for […]
By Jason Mitchell. Trolling patterns that cover water and break down big locations with crankbaits often seem to dominate the walleye scene come mid summer. As fish pull out over deep contours or basins and […]
The early-season flurry is long over and the fall frenzy is still on the horizon, leaving Great Lakes walleye anglers to face some of the most difficult fishing of year. “August and early September are […]
Crankbaits are hard-bodied baits that often resemble a baitfish of some sort. They come in all shapes, colors, sizes, running depths, actions, some rattle, some don’t. The one thing that crankbaits have in common is […]
By Bob Jensen, Recently we talked about selecting the appropriate jig when you want to catch walleyes. Crankbaits are another tool that will catch a wide variety of fish under lots of different conditions. However, […]
Summer like weather across the nation has some folks thinking about summer fishing. If they are, their thoughts may go to crankbaits for crappie. More and more anglers are turning to the crankin’ critters to […]
The advantage of trolling crankbaits for walleye is twofold. You can cover a lot of water and swipe through large areas and you can also trigger fish that might not respond to some slower and […]
Shallow water cranking is an effective fall technique. As the water cools the surface swarms with schools of bait fish. Working crankbaits just under the forage fish on the surface produces action from the predator […]
Crankbaits are a great way to catch summer fish for several reasons. Crankbaits allow an angler to cover lots of water in a short period of time. Crankbaits appeal to most species of gamefish regardless […]
One of the most frustrating aspects of crankbait fishing is losing them. Crankbaits are one of the more expensive terminal tackle components. Production costs force the prices a little higher each year. They are effective […]
With the magnum crankbait craze spreading in 2014, it makes sense that rod companies would start building rods specifically for fishing jumbo plugs. We analyzed three tournament-worthy rods built for launching crankbaits ranging from standard […]
A fishing staple in the Northwest and Great Lakes for more than 80 years, Luhr-Jensen® is synonymous in those regions with Trout, Kokanee, Salmon, Steelhead, Bass and Walleye fishing. From trolling and casting spoons, to […]
The Bass University TV’s new shallow water tactics class will help you take the next step toward catching more big bass in shallow water situations. Pete Gluszek, “The Dean” of The Bass University, shares his […]
For many people, Labor Day marks the end of summer or the beginning of fall depending on how you look at it. For some anglers, Labor Day marks the end of the fishing season: For […]
Vicious Fishing announced today that it will be extending its licensing contract through 2018 with bait manufacturer, Trophy Technologies, LLC. This long-term contract comes as part of a focused brand growth initiative. The current lineup […]
Pulling crankbaits is an aggressive method for crappie but one that can pay big dividends. It either works or it doesn’t with different waters giving very different results. Here’s a quick rundown. Why? Crappie spend […]
The Bassmaster Elite at the Delaware River, Aug. 7-10, 2014, promises to be an historic occasion in a couple of particulars. For one, it’s B.A.S.S.’s first stop at this venue, best known for George Washington’s […]
You probably know to throw brightly colored crankbaits in stained and dirty water this spring, but are you fishing them shallow enough? Probably not, say a leading walleye guide and a bass pro. “A lot […]
For spring multi-species fishing success, don’t launch the boat or walk the shore without these four high-percentage baits – lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits and swimming grubs. Each of these baits, this time of year, are […]
No aspect of fishing has changed more over the past two decades than our understanding of pike. Indeed, if we had written about equipping ourselves for big northerns just 20 years ago, our ultimate tacklebox […]
I was going through one of my ice-fishing lure containers the other day and said to myself “I’ll be putting this stuff away before too long.” It seems I talk to myself more and more […]
Three of the top five finishers in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic caught many of their fish on Rapala® DT®-6 crankbaits, including winner Randy Howell. “This is what I caught a good bit on this week,” […]
Don’t let the terrible winter weather keep you from preparing for the upcoming bass fishing season! Come to Worcester, MA this weekend to learn directly from the top pro anglers in bass fishing. The Bass […]
Are you a bass angler? A standard technique you use may be perfect for catching steelhead in the winter. Doug Samsal, a professional guide, suggests casting lures in areas that would normally be more difficult […]
Summer was good, and you had the crappie pinned down. You could return to the same brushpiles or standing timber and pound limit after limit. But now comes the first cold front, and, where’d they […]
Can you believe it’s August already? It’s just crazy how fast time goes. In many regions of the country this has been a very weird weather year. Winter hung on as long as it could, […]
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