
A terrific new bass option: the Tokyo Rig
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.

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
With the panfish spawn over, most shallow water spots that held fish in late May and early June have less activity now.

Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
After the winter we just endured, every walleye angler is eager to get on the water and catch some fish. Across the north, walleye seasons open in mid-May, or conditions are just getting consistent where

Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
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