
Drop-shotting for panfish … and predators
It’s not just straight under the boat anymore.

It’s not just straight under the boat anymore.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the use of live bait spinner rigs. Leeches and crawlers often work well as live bait for these rigs, with a variety of designs of blades available on the market.

Importantly, you’re going to need to fish deep. Use a jig, either a flat-sided head, a ball jig or a bladed jig – and a ¼-ounce jig so it stays deep on a long trolled

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about power fishing for bass. He suggests using a trolling motor and moving quickly through structural locations to trigger neutral or negative fish. Crankbaits, spinner baits and swim baits all work

I was standing up to my ankles in water so clear it looked like a window into the bottom of the lake. Tiny trout fry were schooled up and swimming past the toe of my

It’s hard to believe it continues to put out walleyes given all the winter pressure and now the open-water pressure.

Combat fishing ain’t easy, but the fish are big

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the use of snaps while using crankbaits. Tuma often uses snaps but says to check your fishing line frequently for nicks that can reduce the poundage of test. Also make

Making sure your lure is in the strike zone is especially important when fishing these areas.
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