One of the oldest lures in most angler’s tackle boxes gets overlooked this time of year. It might surprise some readers that this lure is Rapala’s Jigging Rap, which hit the market in the 1960s,
Mimicking the top bass forage of autumn
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
Though the drop-shot rig has been popular among expert bass anglers for many years, I still talk to anglers who haven’t tried it, especially those who fish for walleyes and panfish.
Bass fishing often is all about rigging: Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Wacky Rig, Ned Rig, and more. But when I first saw VMC’s new “Tokyo Rig” in 2018, I admit being somewhat dubious.
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
Once game fish complete their spring spawning, it’s time to eat and grow. That urge tends to make summer fishing excellent across the northern United States.
Surveys show that bass hold the top spot in the hearts of American anglers from coast to coast. A look at the shelves at most major fishing tackle retailers verifies this trend. From New York
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