As a general rule, the treble hooks on the lures of most tournament pros aren’t original equipment. Less-expensive stock trebles are usually replaced with ultra-sharp premium hooks of the angler’s choice.  It goes beyond quality, though. Some high-end crankbaits, jerkbaits …

Striped bass are some of the strongest fighters and most fun to fish for. Here are the best lures to catch this awesome fish next time you are on some. Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Where, When and WhoAlong Long Island …

When to Use a Jerkbait Bass Fishing The jerkbait is considered one of the most lethal baits in bass fishing. It also has a reputation for catching beastly bass. Here are a few key determining factors to help you identify …

Swimbaits are growing in popularity, and they are known for catching monster bass. These big bass lures catch some of the largest bass, which is why more and more anglers are trying out swimbaits. Swimbait fishing can take time and patience, but …

Benefits of circle hooks Reduced deep hooking – improved survival of released fish and decreased loss of fishing tackle. Improved hook-up and landing rates for many species. The strike time is not as crucial for hook-up of fish. Lighter leaders/traces …

Starting with the right gear greatly increases the chance of success for young anglers who are getting started in fishing. In general, I recommend starting with simple gear that is inexpensive and very easy to use. These simple rigs teach …

The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840’s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light reflecting flash imitating a fleeing …

If you’re running shallow water and prefer a subsurface power technique, fishing square-bill crankbaits might be for you. They can go where other crankbaits can’t and get a lot of bites. The unique shape of a square-bill’s lip (spoiler: it’s …

Fly selection is, admittedly, an inexact science. About the only way that you’ll ever know you’ve made the right decision is to tie one on and cast away. Of course you still have to worry about your presentation – your …