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Having the right line can be the difference between a new personal best or a new personal nightmare. Both topwater frogs and finesse ned rigs help target the same species, but the two lures are on the opposite sides of the spectrum, and each requires a specific type of fishing line. To help dial you in, let’s take a simple …
By: Ron Schmidt The variety of tackle and bait available to a trout angler is astounding! No matter your preference, be it fly fishing, spin fishing, worming, or tenkara, there are many choices out there. I prefer spin fishing with an inline spinner. They work exceedingly well in Wisconsin Driftless streams, and I make all the spinners I use, which leaves …
In July 2021, Catch Co. and Randy Moss partnered to honor the late Sid Hartman by putting together a charitable bass fishing tournament. A renowned Minnesota journalist, Sid Hartman, worked for over half a century in media and broadcasting throughout the twin cities covering the local sports scene with a perspective and voice unlike anyone else. Sid’s profound legacy and …
After launching in 2018, Karl’s Bait & Tackle has established itself as the internets local tackle shop by offering the best prices, content, and products matched with a shopping experience as smooth as freshly spooled braid. Now to extend his welcome to all anglers, Karl has launched the Karl’s Bait & Tackle YouTube channel. Much like his store, Karl’s channel …
By: Ron Schmidt The Wisconsin Driftless area teems with cold, excellent water quality, outstanding water quantity, and trout! Beauty, peace, and challenges await the trout angler that chooses to seek out small streams. Beauty is something to behold. Its length, width, or depth could describe a small stream. Is a six-foot-wide stream small? Is a stream less than a quarter-mile …
Creeks in reservoirs provide a year-round home for some fish, but these tributaries mainly serve as highways for both baitfish and bass during two specific seasons: The spring and the fall transition. In the spring bass migrate from the main lake into the warming waters of the creeks in search of an ideal spawning bank. During autumn baitfish on the …
Watching a fish jump and shake off your lure is one of the most frustrating experiences in fishing. What the heck made that fish jump like that? Certain species such as bass, musky, pike, and trout are jumpers. I have occasionally seen hooked crappie jump and the Doobie Brothers have sung about jumping catfish although I have never caught a …
In July, the Catch Co. launched the world’s first and only Bassmobile, a 40ft RV converted to resemble a gigantic largemouth bass. It set off from Atlanta, beginning its 6-month road trip where it plans to stop at social events including – professional baseball games, state fairs, kids fishing events, and concerts. At each event, people from all walks of …
For most anglers, late summer is the toughest time to fish. Accurate, timely bass fishing tips are harder to find in the dog days, and for good reason. It’s hot and miserable for the anglers, and the bass are scattered, beaten down by angler pressure, and downright difficult to catch. Late-summer blues got you down? Try one of these bass …
Roy Isaac just broke the New York state record for white crappie. The record fish measured 19 inches, weighed 4-pounds, 7-ounces, and was caught on 4lb fishing line while fishing from a dock on Sleepy Hollow Lake in Greene County, NY. Sleepy Hollow is private, but lucky Roy has a friend who lives on the lake, granting him access to …
With seemingly limitless options to choose from, selecting the best drop shot soft plastics can become a challenge. Small worms with thinly tapered tails are among the most popular, and for a good reason. With just a shake of the rod tip, an angler can easily dance, quiver, and shake a slender-bodied worm, all while keeping their drop shot weight …
Swimbaits have gone from trophy-hunters in California throwing giant trout imitators to a mainstream lure category. The evolution of swimbait fishing has expanded to all sizes of baits that catch fish everywhere. This category includes swimbaits like the 10,000 Fish HeadHunter, a swimbait with a lifelike profile, excellent swimming action, and realistic finishes. Meet the 10,000 Fish HeadHunter As mentioned …
