When I began bass fishing decades ago, a spinnerbait was one of my go-to options, especially in the spring. From ponds to big lakes, to rivers, this flashy and versatile lure just seemed to produce ...

Spinnerbaits, the classic component of every well-stocked tackle box, have taken a backseat to umbrella rigs, vibrating jigs, and even Texas-rigged swimbaits in recent years, but they still can create ...

Classified as a 'chuck and wind' lure, the spinnerbait is simple to use and consistently catches bass. Comprised of a lead or Tungsten head, wire body, living rubber or silicone skirt, single hook, ...

For clear water ponds, subtle presentations like soft plastic grubs and natural jerkbaits work best without spooking visible fish. In stained water, spinnerbaits and crankbaits cover structure ...

The need for SPEED! Most of us feel it from time to time, and so do the bass. KVD presents some killer how-to on burning spinnerbaits that WILL help you catch more shallow water bass.

From a stay at the luxurious Sage fly fishing resort, to choosing the best spinnerbait for bass, to a bass lure review that wasn’t at all what we thought, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated ...

Target chain pickerel with wire leaders and fast-moving lures like spinnerbaits, spoons, and topwater baits. Fish shallow weedy areas, creek mouths, and fallen timber where they ambush prey. Use ...

Topwater baits are the most exciting way to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass. Find out why you should stock up on poppers, walking baits, ploppers, buzzbaits, and frogs for the best fishing days ...