I've been writing a rod trends column for Ontario OUT OF DOORS Magazine for several years. Without question we are fortunate as anglers to have so much cutting-edge technology infused into our…
The Drop Shot Rig fishing is used to "hover" small baits in front of gamefish such as walleye and bass. It's most commonly used in deep, cold, clear water.
Rigging Up
Use a palomar knot to tie a #1…
There's nothing more satisfying to an angler than enjoying a home-cooked meal of fresh caught fish. The aromas, the taste, and that prerequisite feeling of fullness should be icing on the cake to an…
Most savvy anglers understand that lures are tools, and that given situations often dictate the appropriate choice, be it a spinnerbait, crankbait, jig or some other style of bait. But just as there…
Nets are a fishing necessity. Whether you're using one to land a trophy or working a seine to corral bait, nets are important fishing tools. This buyer's guide will overview the "ins and outs" of…
Tube-bait has been garnering attention and catching boatfuls of fish for a record number of years.
Tube baits and smallmouth bass are a match made in fishing heaven. Representing their preferred…
While there are lots of specialty fishing hooks available, a handful of select hook styles do the brunt of the work for most fishing presentations. Bait, circle, treble, and worms hooks are a few…
Every angler has his or her favorite go-to bait shop.
From the lure selection at the massive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, Mo., to the live bait array at smaller independent stores…
In this, the second part of Alabama Rig Fishing, I would like to cover how to rig the rig, and what to use.
My favorite Alabama Rig to use would be the Deadly 5 Shad Rig, by Bass Pro Shops. This rig…
Whether you are fishing natural or man-made bodies of water, riprap needs to be high on your structural hit list. In natural lakes, these areas could consist of islands, reefs, gravel flats or…
With all of the technological advancements in lure making it might seem foolhardy to turn to offerings invented decades ago. That seems especially true with the high pressure many fishing waters…
Soft-plastics are a major category of artificial lures. From tiny finesse worms to massive creatures, these squishy baits are responsible for fooling thousands of bass each season. They're also…
