In the world of bass fishing, you can try hundreds of techniques and thousands of baits. This can make it challenging to find your tried and true favorites, but it seems that most bass anglers I know ...

A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and suspended bass close to the surface ...

The Alabama rig is one of the most controversial rigs in bass fishing. When anglers first started throwing it in tournaments, they dominated the competition. However, within just a few years the FLW ...

The free rig is a cross between the ever-popular Texas rig and the seemingly forgotten Carolina rig. As far as bass fishing techniques go, it doesn’t get much hype, but occasionally sees some ...

Every year it seems like we are introduced to new bass fishing rigs featuring highly specialized tackle, from ultra-specific hooks to different single-purpose weights. The split shot rig takes the ...

The surf zone is a variable saltwater playground, as the coastal US encompasses thousands of miles of beaches for surf fishing. While a dynamic approach to fishing the surf includes tossing plugs, ...

Muskies are notoriously hard to catch. But as the water cools in fall, like bears going into hibernation, muskies go on a feeding binge. There's no better time than fall to catch a trophy muskie, and ...

When my Missouri brother and his wife decided to spend summers in Minnesota to avoid the heat and humidity in their home state, I tried to tell him about a relatively new system I had been using to ...