Solving shore fishing problems
I’m a big fan of shore fishing for several reasons. First, the walk-up access allows you to start casting immediately. Also, you may be able to find areas where fish...
Basic bass baits: Plastics gallery
Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews has a lifetime of fishing experience and a pair of Elite trophies confirming his skill. Furthermore, as owner of Missile Baits, he brings a...
Small baits, bite detection and the short rod crusade
Ladson, SC (July 3, 2023) – Before and after local fishing forays, circa the 1960s, a cadre of exceptional Midwestern anglers gathered to shoot the breeze down at Ray Fincke’s old...
Gear Review: AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot
WHAT IS IT? AFTCO Ankle Deck Boot WHAT SETS IT APART? The inner neoprene liner is quick drying, fully flexible and promotes a snug, comfortable fit. A custom compression-molded antimicrobial...
Banker’s hours
Whether you have a few minutes or all day to wet a line, walking the shoreline can be a very productive way to land a lunker if you know where...
No pain, no gain
The life of a professional fisherman isn’t all rainbows and kitty cats. Here are the worst parts of the job, and why they are so important. What’s there to not...
Day on the Lake: Mike Iaconelli
Mike Iaconelli is a scrapper, a street-smart Jersey boy with a fiercely competitive streak who knows that the prize is sweeter when you’ve taken the hard road to claim it....
Gear Review: Lew’s HyperMag Baitcaster
WHAT IS IT? Lew’s HyperMag Baitcaster WHAT SETS IT APART? Continuing to push the limits of innovation and performance, Team Lew’s has redesigned the HyperMag baitcast reel to enhance not...
Strike King’s new Gravel Dawg
Delivering a wide wobble action in a bite-sized, 1.5 profile, Strike King’s Gravel Dawg 10 grinds through rock, wood, and grass better than any medium-diving crankbait in its class. Strike...
Wiesner defends home waters at Winnebago
MENASHA, Wis. — The TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional at Lake Winnebago was a challenge for every competitor, but hometown angler Josh Wiesner figured out the finicky smallmouth bite the best....
