, an essential first lesson for beginners is to master a few essential fishing rigs that use soft baits—whether they’re worms, crawfish, tube baits, or creature baits. Some soft baits come already ...

When the bass fishing gets tough, the Carolina rig will consistently produce plenty of action throughout the entire year. Elite Series pro Mark Menendez shares his tips to ... Carolina rigs have a ...

Captain Mike Gerry and other guides remind area bass anglers that the Carolina rig, somewhat forgotten in recent years by many who have switched to swimbaits and bladed jigs, is still one of the most ...

Soft plastic lures are versatile for catching bass, partly because of the variety of ways you can rig them. Proper rigging style depends on the presentation you desire. That often depends on the type ...

Though recent weather doesn’t suggest it, it will soon be summer. When it comes to finding largemouth bass during the summer, when many fish vacate the shallows for the food, cover and stability ...

Like many hobbies, fishing can be as complicated as we make it. Most trips can be successful with just a few hooks, some worms and a handful of trusty lures. But fishing also provides plenty of ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Bassmaster Elite pro Brandon Palaniuk has long been a fan favorite for his fishing skills but also for his approachable nature and positive outlook. This ...

1. In Lakeland, at Saddle Creek, crickets and grass shrimp have been a big seller for bluegill and shellcracker on Lake Bonny and out at Tenoroc on Picnic Lake. Lake Parker has been yielding bass on ...

When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

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