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Mepps Fishing Lures is among the most popular, versatile, and generationally accepted fishing brands on the market. Known for their classic inline spinner, Mepps fishing lures have been catching fish for over 80 years transcending time for generations of anglers. Plain and simple, they’re easy to use, fish-catching baits. The original Mepps spinner was invented by Andre Meulnart in 1938, but …
Live bait is best for producing panfish year-round, but there are times throughout the year when artificial lures will outperform the real deal. The key to catching panfish on artificial lures is to “match the hatch” making sure the size of your lure is the same size as the forage panfish are munching on that day. Here are seven lures …
When you are fishing, your hooks are always in the water so hooks should be rustproof. That is true while you are fishing and the hooks are in water for only a short time. Unfortunately hooks exposed to moisture for extended periods will rust. How Do You Keep A Fishing Hook From Rusting? A quick chemistry lesson teaches us that …
The first time I heard the term “junk fishing” was when I was covering Bassmaster Opens and the anglers weighing in bass said they caught their fish that way. I assumed they were fishing all the debris that collects in pockets and were punching their lures through that junk mat. However, when I interviewed some of those anglers for my …
Brian Latimer showcases where, when, and how to catch big spring bass. In this video, B-Lat hits his local waters to do some spring prespawn bass fishing and dial in the bite. Brian sets up 5 rods to help target every depth range in his home lake confidently. From jerkbaits to finesse rigs, Brian will show you how and where …
When the sun is shining, throwing a bait that reflects the light increases your odds of catching fish. Various forage such as shad, crawfish, minnows, and worms all reflect ultraviolet light from the sun and bass see this reflection to key in on their prey. Shiny lures shine brightest in clear water but research has shown UV light penetrates murky …
Winter bass fishing requires a lot of patience because you have to fish slowly and tediously most of the time. Bass can get pretty finicky in the winter because their metabolism has slowed down so they don’t have to eat as often as they do in the warmer months. The fish prefer a slow-moving prey or one that is stationary …
Touring pros and fishing guides have always reserved a spot in their tackle boxes for tailspinners but newcomers to the sport seem to be more attracted by all the latest creations of lure manufacturers. The veteran anglers know the heavy metal lure with a spinner on its end has the characteristics of both a spinnerbait and a jigging spoon, so …
Packing your lures for waters you’ve already fished before should be no problem, but selecting baits for a trip to unfamiliar bass fisheries could turn into quite a guessing game. A little paranoia could set in as you fear you’ll leave behind the one lure that produces limits for local anglers. So you cram almost every lure you own in …
A jig has to rank as one of the most versatile lures in a bass angler’s tackle box. You can cast, pitch, flip, skip, swim, shake or crawl a jig to coax bass into biting depending on the mood of the fish. Today’s jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors, so deciding which jig to use becomes …
The Googan Squad Zinger is here! Whether the water is muddy or clear or hot or cold, a spinnerbait will produce bass throughout any of the four seasons. Available in 3/8- and 1/2-ounce size options, the Googan Squad Spinnerbait gives you the versatility to fish this blade bait in shallow, mid-depth and deep water. The lure stands out from other …
The Googan Squad Scout is a suspending jerkbait on the hunt for a mondo. A neutrally buoyant lure that doesn’t quite float and doesn’t quite sink, the Scout suspends in the water column with a nose-down look, daring fish to take a swipe. Each Googan Squad Scout is built with an ultra-tough shell shaped like a streamlined baitfish. The torpedo …
