Billy Buster Inline Trolling Lure
Actually a teaser, the Billy Buster replicates a school of baitfish on its rigid, six-armed frame. It comes with a pack of shad bodies that clip onto the arms. (As with a Christmas toy, assembly is...
View ArticleHall Em In Wood Lures
I tossed Hall Em In’s Boca Bite at a school of feeding striped bass, feeling confident about dinner. But instead of a linesider, I hooked a six-pound flounder, or fluke as they’re called north of...
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Spinnerbait Blades
Spinnerbait blades transmit distinct vibrations, making blade style crucial when pairing with skirt and head. Here are three key blade shapes.WillowleafDesign: Slender and streamlined to imitate a...
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Choosing a Crankbait
Cast it out; crank it back. Like the name implies, that’s fundamentally how you fish a crankbait. But lip shape influences wobble, speed and running depth. Understand these three designs and raise your...
View ArticleDive Device
This weighted device by Luhr-Jensen dives quickly, pulling down any lure attached to the trailing swivel to run at depths to 30 feet, depending on the sizes selected. A strike releases the dive device...
View ArticleThe Buzz About Wake Baits
Wake baits are making a buzz in the bass world for creating an action that combines two lures in one, like this XPS Nitro The Egg ($3.99, basspro.com). You get the surface coverage of a topwater with...
View ArticleTips for Using Swimbaits
Swimbaits, soft plastic lures that mimic the size and swimming action of baitfish, can be deadly for a variety of predators, from inshore sea bass and yellowtail to offshore mahimahi and tuna. While...
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Picking the Right Fishing Hook
Fishhooks come in myriad sizes, shapes and styles. Even individual features vary for the same hook. Let’s take a look at hook eyes.Upturned eyes are bent away from the point. Best for use when snelling...
View ArticleRapala Storm Smash Shad
The Storm Smash Shad lure maintains a steady cadence and an enticing roll at a variety of speeds. Available in 22 colors, including six “UV bright” finishes. $4.99; rapala.com
View ArticleLuhr-Jensen KwikFish
New “blazin’ color” patterns put fish on the chew when slow-trolling or back-trolling. The K-series with a screw eyelet allows fine-tuning while the deeper running X-series features a fixed eyelet....
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