The original creature bait, its action and bulk make it stand out in water that closely resembles chocolate milk, so it’s easy for bass to find. A perfect profile and attractive action that doesn’t ...

Swimbaits are among the most effective and versatile artificial lures for bass fishing. With a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and weights, there’s a swimbait that can be used to catch bass in ...

In-line spinners, spoons, and hardbaits get all the love in the trout game, and rightfully so. These lures have been punishing browns, rainbows, and brookies for many decades. As the old adage goes, ...

Soft swimbaits have become a mainstay in every serious fisherman’s tackle box in recent years. They are less expensive than their hardbait alternatives, are a lot more versatile and, most of all, ...

I try a lot of bass fishing gear over the course of a year, and I always end up with a few absolute favorites. It’s been an exceptional year for new baits. This list highlights the best of the best.

Tackle store shelves are overburdened with every style and shape of soft plastic bait imaginable. And although all undoubtedly catch largemouth bass to some extent, they also can do a great job at ...

Soft plastic swimbaits played big in the Alabama Bass Trail 100 tournament fished last weekend at Lake Guntersville. The baits feature fin-like tails that cause the rear of the lure to wobble as the ...

One of the most consistent year-around patterns for big bass on the TVA lakes including Guntersville, Wheeler, Wilson and Pickwick is tossing a big swimbait in deep water. Just about the only time it ...

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Fisherman are always looking for that right lure, the one that will help them land the fish of a lifetime. During the past year or so, that urge has suddenly gotten more expensive with the sale of new ...

Black bass are scattered at all depths and at all areas of the lake. That can make for tough fishing, said Reece Jones at ...

Like many hobbies, fishing can be as complicated as we make it. Most trips can be successful with just a few hooks, some worms and a handful of trusty lures. But fishing also provides plenty of ...