Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

My girlfriend -- who hadn't fished seriously until she met me -- recently asked me, "How do you know which lure to choose when you're fishing?" It was a good question. I've been fishing so long, I ...

Catch bass in any pond by selecting the right lure for all possible conditions. Like any bass angler, I love tearing across a vast reservoir in a bass boat, but I probably spend twice as much time ...

Learning to effectively and efficiently use an artificial lure to trick a bass into biting is an important step in your development as an angler. Adding additional techniques to your repertoire helps ...

When I was a kid, the only thing I ever wanted to be was a professional bass fisherman. On Saturday mornings while the others were watching cartoons, I would wake up, pour myself a bowl of Lucky ...

Hello folks, this week we're back in the freshwaters, anchored as we fish for those wonderful channel catfish using cut bait ...

Classified as a 'chuck and wind' lure, the spinnerbait is simple to use and consistently catches bass. Comprised of a lead or Tungsten head, wire body, living rubber or silicone skirt, single hook, ...

A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into ...

Using the technique for trout often requires the patience of Job because of how slow the lure falls. Brunning fishes it weightless, but will sometimes add a finishing nail in the middle of the lure if ...

With Christmas just around the corner, this guide has everything you need to support your favorite bass angler's fishing passion. From noisy topwaters to slick soft plastics (and everything in between ...