Choosing the Right Fishing Lures and Bait

A Bass Angler’s Tackle Box: Buzzbaits

A buzzbait is a unique wire-frame topwater lure that many professional anglers consider to be highly effective for drawing strikes from the largest bass around.

Quickly Change Lures Using a Snap

Wanna save time and not have to tie a knot over and over?

Make This Homemade Fishing Lure

Snag the big one with this DIY fishing lure.

Best Bait or Lures to Use in Streams and Small Rivers

Video Tips: Look for bait or lures that look like minnows, crawdads or insects.

Best Baits for Catfish?

Catfish have an excellent sense of taste and smell, and usually the stinkier the better for baits for them.

Where to Find Worms For Bait?

Getting the bait was half the fun of fishing as a kid, but I take the easy way out these days and buy a dozen or two at the local tackle store for a few bucks.

How to Fish With Crankbaits

Crankbaits are a great way to cover a lot of water and quickly find fish. Here are some tips on using crankbaits effectively so that you’ll catch more fish.

Best Crankbait for Trout?

Q. What size crankbaits would be best for trout? (Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are the ones that I want to catch.) And what type (lipless, pin’s minnow, topwater popper, etc.)

Bladed Jigs for Big Fish

Professional bass fisherman Tom Redington shows how bladed jigs like the Chatterbait are one of the bass pros’ favorite lures anytime largemouth bass are chasing shad or minnows.

How to Choose the Right Crankbait Colors When Bass Fishing

With hundreds of crankbait lure colors to choose from, picking the right color for bass fishing can be hard. Fishing pro Tom Redington has tips for choosing the right crankbait colors for various conditions.