Fishing Tackle

Out of all the baits out there for catching walleye, some of the simplest and most productive have to be

Most bass anglers would shutter at the thought of throwing an expensive

If I had to choose one style of bait that consistently provokes heart-stopping excitement, thunderous thrills and a fair share of big bass to boot, it would be no other than a topwater lure. There's something about the way these plugs and prop baits sputter and weave across the surface of the water, filling an angler with anticipation while they patiently await the churning of water and splash of that next big strike. Fishing really doesn't get any better than this.

The Rebel Minnow and the Cordell Big O crankbait continue to dominate fishing a half-century later. Find out the background on these classic lures and how to make them work for you.

I'm old enough to remember when there wasn't such a thing as a suspending jerkbait, at least not a commercially made one.

The technology behind fishing reels is always changing, with new drag settings and anti-backlash features, but the styles of reels are timeless. Any angler will probably have a favorite type of reel, and a lot of what makes that preference is what feels best—and sometimes what you’re fishing for.

Spinnerbaits have had a place on fishing tackle store shelves for a long time. Their effectiveness and efficiency is what make them a top choice for bass anglers all over North America. But where do you start when it comes to choosing the right spinnerbait and how to work it? Let these tips lead the way.

Peek into any angler's tackle box and odds are it'll hold a few fishing jigs.

Fishermen throughout the South recognize the Carolina-rigged plastic worm as one of the most efficient, most versatile bass catchers ever devised. This combination of weight, swivel, leader and bait can be fished in a wide range of spots and circumstances. It is also extremely simple to use — beginners can pick up on it in no time.  

If you are like me and live in Canada or in the Northern United States where there is still ice over the water, and the ice is not thick enough to be on safely, but too thick to break through with the boat. So what do you do when you get that itch to go fishing?