In this video, we break down how long a soft plastic lure really lasts, looking at durability, bite damage, and real-world fishing conditions. Learn what affects lure lifespan and when it’s time to ...

Crankbaits - those year-round fish-catchers - can be classified into two major categories based on the material they are constructed from: wood or plastic. Both have their time and place, and choosing ...

With over 50 years of fishing under my belt, I’ve seen plenty of changes and innovations in the fishing tackle used by anglers. One segment of our sport that has seen the largest amount of innovations ...

In-line spinners, spoons, and hardbaits get all the love in the trout game, and rightfully so. These lures have been punishing browns, rainbows, and brookies for many decades. As the old adage goes, ...

The spawn is over, so fish, regardless of species, are doing one thing: looking for something to eat. If you can put a bait in front of a fish in a way that looks appealing, they’ll probably eat it. A ...

Tackle store shelves are overburdened with every style and shape of soft plastic bait imaginable. And although all undoubtedly catch largemouth bass to some extent, they also can do a great job at ...

Some friends and I gathered recently and as so often happens at these gatherings, the talk turned to fishing. One friend indicated that he was seriously thinking about trying plastic baits for ...

Stocking a tackle box for bass fishing may seem like a daunting task for someone new to the game and just beginning to assemble an arsenal. It can also get expensive pretty quickly, especially if you ...

Alan Bland shows a Beaver Lake crappie he caught May 2 from the Pine Creek arm on the upstream end of the reservoir. The fish ...

It is owned by Rick Provence III and his wife, Mandy Provence. The Cast Cray Outdoors storefront is located at 356 East Maryland Ave. in Sebring. The company sells fishing lures, rods and reels, ...