Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “bait”
I know some people who turn up their noses when a fellow angler talks about catching carp, drum, gar or some other less sought-after fish. These underrated species are considered trash fish to bass and trout purists, but I just like to catch any fish that bites and puts up a hard fight. So if the bass, trout or crappie …
Panfish (primarily sunfish, crappie, and perch) are some of America’s favorite fish to catch because they are eager and willing to bite and plentiful in most fisheries across the country. Perhaps the most fun time of the year to target panfish is in the spring. At this time, the fish are in the shallows and looking to feed before and …
For anglers growing up in the northern states, the term ”tip-up fishing” is something you’ve likely heard before. If you’re unfamiliar with ice fishing or live somewhere lakes don’t freeze over, hold on! This short article covers a topic I think any angler will find interesting. Here is the need to know basics for tip-up fishing. How Do Tip-Ups Work? A …
Detecting a light bite is not as easy as it may seem especially with light-biting panfish or finicky bass. Everyone wants to know how to catch more fish and rightfully so. There are many ways to accomplish this. Probably the most simple way to catch more fish is to detect bites more efficiently. You would be surprised how many bites …
The Storm Wiggle Wart is one of those baits every angler should have in their tackle box year round. We all know these lures. For reasons unknown, they seem to catch more and bigger fish than the others in our arsenal. They are the tricks up our sleeves when nothing else seems to work. One such bait is the Storm …
A blade bait can be an incredible way to catch numerous species of fish during any season. This often-misunderstood lure has a few subtleties which can make or break a fishing outing. Next time you stumble upon a great blade bait bite make sure you remember these three tips. Experiment Like Crazy Oftentimes what attracts fish to the blade bait …
Learning how to ice fishing helps northern anglers fend off cabin fever. Ice fishing is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it can be downright brutal at times with 20+ mph winds and frequent sub-0 degree temperatures. However, if you are located in the part of the country that acquires enough ice to walk on I am sure …
Knowing how to fish for walleye is something that most midwestern anglers are familiar with. Chances are if you have ever gone walleye fishing, you know the value of the elusive walleye. It seems to be every North Country fisherman’s holy grail. ‘Ole Marble Eyes may be the most prized fish in the North, but it may also be the …
Knowing how to fish for crappie may seem simple but if you break down the different techniques and strategies, it gets pretty complex. We’ve broken down the most popular crappie techniques to help you start fishing like a pro. If you find a brush pile or submerged log and drop an anchor. Cast out a minnow set below a bobber …
Things that go bump in the night are a special part of Halloween lore and lures that go bump in the water are special treats to bass around that same time of year. Bass are triggered by lures bumping into cover because it imitates shad trying to escape from their predators. Fall is a prime time for bumping lures because …
Tailspins (a hard bodied lure with a trailing willow or Colorado blade) are some of the most underused trout fishing baits in the market today. Their somewhat bland style, usually downsized body and unrealistic profile scare anglers from purchasing them. But I can guarantee you this: they don’t scare trout from biting them. Here we’ll break down the where & …
Catching bass before winter settles is a challenge. Cool temps, lethargic fish, and limited bait options are a few added challenges that anglers in the North deal with. So, if you are one of the lucky fishermen who live in a state where the water freezes in the winter. This article is for you. If you aren’t, mazeltov; every fisherman …
