By Joe Bucher World class muskies have been taken on nearly every style of lure over time. Bucktails, spinnerbaits, topwater plugs, jigs, crankbaits and livebait have all taken their share of big ones. And, just when it looks like one specific type is beginning to dominate, preferences can suddenly change on a dime tilting… Continue Reading
By Joe Bucher As much print as crankbaits have commanded in articles, books, and other publications, very little material has been devoted to the sinking “count-down” style crankbait. In fact, few anglers own or even know how to effectively use these highly efficient deep water tools. Without the proper working knowledge of sinking count-down… Continue Reading
By Joe Bucher The term “crankbait” was actually first developed by bass tournament anglers back in the late 1960’s, and generally it referred to any hard bodied lure that had a natural, built-in action when retrieved. Before that time, such lures were referred to as plugs, wobblers, vibrating lures, and divers. In fact, the… Continue Reading
By Joe Bucher Basic casting proficiency is very underrated and highly overlooked. In other words, if you can’t cast accurately and effectively without getting snarls and backlashes, your success is sure to suffer. Compound this problem with constant weed foul-ups, tangled line around your lure, and the host of other basic things that limit… Continue Reading
By Joe Bucher The Lipless Crankbait my #1 go-to bait in the early spring. I wouldn’t leave home without one. Check that – I wouldn’t leave home without a tackle box full of them. Nothing catches big bass for me in the early spring quite like a lipless crankbait. Perhaps it’s the tight wiggle… Continue Reading
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Most good walleye anglers get real excited when the first good ice of the year appears. The fish are aggressive and still willing to swim a fair distance for something to munch on. As a result, it pays to be aggressive in your tactics to catch them. New rattling… Continue Reading
By Dave Genz Cashing in at daybreak is all about being ready the night before In the grainy light of early morning, Dave Genz holds up a dandy jumbo perch taken on a Lindy Rattlin’ Flyer Spoon. The period around daybreak is the most-missed ice fishing opportunity, and it occurs once every fishing day!… Continue Reading
By Dave Genz Fall weather sets up fish location at early ice. Don’t assume they’ll be where they were last year. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not surprising that an awful lot of ice anglers miss the clues that would lead them to fish at early ice. If you enjoy other outdoor activities (most people… Continue Reading
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Even the classic deep water zone just below dams can be relatively unpressured in later fall. Trophy walleyes like this one caught by Ted Takasaki are predictable in autumn, when they make ‘staging migrations’ into the vicinity of next spring’s spawning areas. If you encounter crowds near the… Continue Reading
By John Bette Once the weather starts to change and water temps begin to drop, it is time to start thinking about fall fishing and live sucker baits. Live bait/Sucker fishing can be one of the most effective methods for catching Muskies during the fall season. It can make the difference between having a great… Continue Reading