Spinnerbait vs Chatterbait: How They Differ and When to Throw Each
Both lures flash, thump and catch bass in stained water, but they behave very differently around cover. Here's how to choose between them.
Category: Lures & Rigs
Crankbaits, jigs, soft plastics, topwater and swimbaits, plus Texas, Carolina, drop shot, Ned and wacky rigs: when to use each and how to fish it.
Topwater Lures for Bass: Frogs, Poppers, Walking Baits, Buzzbaits and Prop Baits
Topwater bites are the most exciting in bass fishing, and the easiest to miss. Here's which surface lure to throw, when to throw it and how to actually hook the fish.
How to Fish a Ned Rig: Jighead Weights, Baits and the Retrieves That Work
The Ned rig looks too small and too simple to work, which is exactly why it catches bass when bigger lures don't. Here's how to set it up and fish it.
How to Fish a Jig for Bass: Football, Flipping and Swim Jigs Explained
The jig is a big-bass lure, but only if you can feel the bite. Here's how to choose the right type and weight, pick a trailer and work it effectively.
Wacky Rig and Neko Rig: How to Rig a Stick Bait and Fish Docks and Cover
The same soft plastic stick bait can flutter down weightless on a wacky rig or stand up and shimmy on the bottom as a Neko rig. Here's how to rig and fish both.
The 8 Best Bass Lures for Beginners and When to Use Each One
You don't need a wall of tackle. These eight lure types cover almost every situation a new bass angler runs into, from shallow cover to cold, clear water.
Drop Shot Rig: How to Tie It, Leader Length, Hooks and When to Use It
The drop shot holds a small bait above the bottom, right in front of the fish. Here's how to tie it correctly, pick the parts and know when it's the right call.
How to Fish a Crankbait: Square Bills, Deep Divers and the Retrieve That Gets Bit
A crankbait does most of the work for you, but only if it's running at the right depth and hitting the right things. Here's how to choose and fish one.
How to Fish a Jerkbait: Cadence, Pauses and Cold-Water Timing
A jerkbait looks like a dying baitfish hanging in front of a cold, lazy bass. Here's how to choose one, work it and match the pause to the water temperature.
How to Choose Lure Colors for Bass: Water Clarity, Light and Forage
Lure color matters, but less than most tackle walls suggest. These simple rules based on water clarity, light and what bass eat will cover most days.