As a multi-species angler who has both caught and been skunked by every fish that swims New England’s fresh and salt waters, I’ve accumulated a large collection of lures to tempt each of those fish.

I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

Fooling pressured fish takes more than picking the right lure. It takes understanding how fish respond when they’ve been...

Having a variety of jigs and lures in the tackle box is normal practice. The bait business now is a $30 million annual industry. The use of artificial lures to catch bottom fish - as distinct from ...

Clear water exposes every mistake you make as an angler. Fish see farther, react differently, and drift away from... The post ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › What is a jig? Well, depending on who you’re talking to a jig could be anything from a ...

Walleyes can be found in deep lakes and windy rivers. They inhabit the sprawling Great Lakes and tiny backwoods waters. But no matter where you fish for walleyes, these lures should be in your tackle ...

MIAMI -- They go by various names and brands: Deep jigs, vertical jigs, butterfly jigs, diamond jigs, knife jigs. Some look like trumpetfish. Others resemble squid or octopus. They are basically ...

One of the earliest bass baits I remember, both slightly bewildered by but also fascinated with, was the flipping jig. As a teenager I would eagerly read magazine copy on this lead and rubber lure, ...