The Steamed Purple Tail requires a single Slicing Tail. The Slicing Tail is a small fish that can be caught using the Spinner and Jig lures at any time of day. Because it’s small, you don’t have to use any bait for this catch. While there are multiple locations Casper tells you th...
Spinning rods are thebest fishing rods for beginners. Ease of casting, lack of any backlashes as well as easily replaceable spools make them very popular with anglers. Spinning rigs work best with live baits and small lures The spinning rod, reel, and line selection you make depends on the ...
When frustrated, practice patience by slowing your retrieval speed, trying different lures, observing signs of activity in the water, and continuing to research behaviors and fishing techniques. Frequently Asked Question Why Am I Not Catching Any Bass? There are many reasons why you may not be ...
When it comes to choosing bait for your Bass, variety really is the spice of life. This is especially true if you’re fishing with lures. The sheer amount of Bass artificials out there can make your head spin. There are special varieties for deep waters, murky waters, clear waters, shal...
Just like a crankbait, a simple, straightforward retrieve is the easiest method of fishing one of these lures. Unlike a crankbait, you usually want to fish these suckers pretty fast. You can change your depth by using different weights; heavier spinnerbaits will run deeper and lighter ones wil...
Fluorocarbon can make it difficult to tie some knots, because it’s stiffer than mono or braid. Also, it sinks faster than mono, so for surface lures it’s not the best choice. But new-era fluorocarbon is quickly gaining lots of endorsements from plenty of top anglers. ...
These are my go to fishing lures as they can really work on many types of fish, not only crappie. It’s recommended to stick to the smaller spinner (~1/16 oz) and in the gold color (over the normal silver).JigsJigs are one of those items you can either make yourself or buy ...
The party’s over when water temperature drops below 50 degrees. That’s when bass will begin to disappear from the shallows and make their way to winter haunts in somewhat deeper water. Punch #2 — Fall Lures Big smallmouth bass taken on a swim jig. (Photo: Darl Black) ...
Spinnerbaits around wood cover One of the easiest lures to learn to fish for bass arespinnerbaits. You basically tie one on and then you just cast it out and reel it in. If you are in shallow water, you use lighter spinnerbaits and fish a little faster. And if you’re in deeper wa...
Mid-length rods in the 6 to 7 1/2 foot range are perfect for cast and retrieve fishing with jigs and other lures. The longer rod length helps you make longer, more accurate casts. This is helpful when you want to skip your bait under a dock or an overhanging tree. ...