Lures

I think panfish are assumed to just be easy to catch at all times of the year because of their prevalence. However, like any other fish, finding better quality requires more understanding of their behaviors and their relation to their habitats and fo …

If you’ve ever watched a school of bluegill peck at your bait like they’re “testing” it, or marked crappie on sonar only to get ghosted, you already know the problem: panfish can be easy… until they’re not. This g …

Lake Okeechobee is shallow, weedy, and full of bass that live in grass mats, reed heads, and eelgrass lanes. The lake rewards strong pattern fishing and clean presentations in cover. This guide shows the best bass lures for Lake Okeechobee and explai …

Panfish represent a variety of smaller "pan sized" fish with the most popular being bluegills, but it also includes red ear sunfish, pumpkinseed, and goggle eyes. They provide a fun fish to catch while being plentiful, but they are also great table f …

Plenty of catfish anglers swear by a beat-up carton of chicken livers, and there’s no denying they catch fish. But if you want to up your odds, boost your numbers, or stick a heavyweight blue, chicken liver isn’t always the best play. Do …

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, and produce big bites in shallow water. This guide highlights reliable walkers, poppers, frogs, prop baits, and buzzbaits. I explai …

Cooling water makes Lake Erie walleyes feed hard. Fish slide shallow after dark and hold deeper by day. You need baits that cover water, track true, and call fish in low light and chop. This guide breaks down the best fall walleye lures for Lake Erie …

The fall season can produce some of the absolutely best crappie fishing of the whole year. While spring might be what most people believe is prime time crappie fishing, the fall actually finds bigger groups of fish, very well-fed fish because of the …

Whether you’re flipping docks, burning banks, or dragging deep structure, choosing the right lure is the key to consistent bass fishing success. This guide covers the best bass lures for every style and condition, from tried-and-true soft plast …

When bass are fired up and smashing the surface, few lures beat the explosive excitement of a buzzbait. These topwater staples are designed to churn water, create commotion, and trigger aggressive reaction strikes—especially during low-light pe …

When the sun sets and the water cools, bass don’t stop feeding—in fact, night fishing can be one of the best ways to land trophy largemouths. But success after dark means adjusting your gear, and that includes choosing lures that create n …

Pond bass can be aggressive, territorial, or downright finicky depending on the conditions, but the right lure makes all the difference. Small bodies of water often concentrate bass into predictable holding areas—around weed lines, docks, subme …