Bass fishing has seen a lot of big changes in recent years, from new baits, to crazy electronic advancements. These changes have led to some of the old reliable baits our fathers and grandfathers ...

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.

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

, there’s a good chance you can do a 360 and touch 20 different bass fishing jigs, all designed for specific applications. The old-faithful designs have been around for decades, like flipping jigs and ...

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Micro jigging, or ultra-light lure fishing, is the use of small lures, jigheads and hooks to target predators. Lures of around 3ins are the most common, combined with a jighead of just a few grams.

Jigs are one of the most popular and effective bass lures. The wide variety of styles—finesse jigs, football jigs, and hair jigs, to name a few—make them an extremely versatile bait. However, the ...

You can catch striped bass on these baits and lures from North Carolina to Maine. Check out or best striped bass lure picks.

I used to hate fishing with jigs because they seemed so "old school" when there are so many other cool, flashy and fast-moving baits to use for bass. One summer about 15 years ago I decided enough was ...

Anglers can find any water color they like, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. The lake is muddy on the upstream end, ...