Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

We're on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River using the Flexi Jigs with the brand new Skoolie Minnow swimbait! Our own custom-designed swimbaits with a special indented body. Fishing at ...

When trolled at slow to moderate speeds, the distinctive wide wiggle action has been drawing strikes longer than I’ve been alive. The split-tail design simulates an erratic baitfish action that even ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Most anglers are aware that speckled trout retreat to deep-water haunts every time Jack Frost blows freezing air from the plains of Canada to the marshes of the Bayou State. What fewer realize, ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

We're on the water with Phil and Antonio, and we're jigging the Niagara River with the Stingnose Peanut Bunker looking for those powerful lake trout. Here's the thing folks, there's a very strong ...

One of the many reasons anglers are drawn to kayak fishing is the opportunity to access waters unreachable by a boat under power. This is especially true for inshore saltwater fishing, and a major ...

Black bass are anywhere from two inches to 20 feet deep, said Reece Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Anything goes lure-wise, Jones added. Top-water lures are working well around flooded ...