While searching through the SPRO frog lineup during a recent Tackle Warehouse sale, I came across some color options that I didn’t previously know. Whoever is designing them and naming them deserves some props – these six cracked me up.

Pat Schlapper has his sights set on another blue trophy as the tour heads to the Upper Mississippi River, launching out of the city of La Crosse. Here are a few St. Croix rods that’ll start every day on his front deck.

Most nail weights look like exactly what their name describes, the shaft of a nail or screw, with or without a top part that sits outside the lure’s body. However, the tackle geeks will always find a way to build a better mousetrap. Here are five “nail weights” that aren’t like the rest.

I’ve previously listed some of my favorite Rico colors but now veteran Arizona pro offers up a few of his – including one new option that turns the category on its side.

For years, many bassers figured little hair jigs were better left to walleye anglers and perch jerkers. Meanwhile, a group of northern smallmouth hammers used them quietly to win major events. If you’re curious about them, check out these videos from a bunch of top northern pros.

Until Taku Ito won a 2024 Elite Series event at Alabama’s Smith Lake, few of us had ever seen Norie’s Wrapping Minnow. It’sa fantastic spotted bass lure, especially when used with forward-facing sonar. Bryan New filled us in on what it’s all.

Topwater fishing is all about explosive strikes and heart-pounding action. There’s nothing quite like watching a fish break the surface to hammer a lure. While my favorite is the Rico, I recently dug through the garage and found some other lures in Pete’s stash -- of course there is a story about each one.

I never stop scheming for our next Mexico bass trip Picachos. While I could probably have great trips South of the Border with established lures, sometimes showing the bass something different makes for some unreal days. Here are a few new offerings from ICAST that caught my attention for my southbound travel bag.

Matty Wong excels at a number of different presentations, but consistent with his western fishing education he has a particular sweet spot for big glide baits. It’s an addiction that can quickly get costly, so he offered up a “starter set.”

Division Rebel Tackle has come out with a crankbait that promises to hit 40’ on a long cast with the right gear — but here are a few warnings before you invest in a plug or two.

Every angler has their go-to bait—the one they reach for when the bite gets tough, the conditions are unpredictable, or the pressure is on. But what if you could only fish with one bait for the rest of your life? No backups tucked under the lid of your boat. Just one.

Bryan New has competed throughout the southeast on lakes where bass feast on blueback herring. If you want to attract your quarry’s attention, get them to bite, and put them in the boat, you have to be crafty and pretty quick on the draw.

This year one of Lee Livesay’s best Bassmaster Classic lures was a pink Jack Hammer bladed jig with 6th Sense Flush 5.2 trailer. 6th Sense rushed the Bubble Gum Pink Flush 5.2 to market shortly therafter. It also comes in 17 other colors. Here are other pink and pink-like options.

I remain fascinated by big bait techniques and Chris Zaldain has always been forthcoming with me about which baits he relies upon. His Bass Mafia Daingerous quickly became a staple for many serious anglers, and now he’s introducing a gizzard shad style lure – the Warden.

Throughout the spring I’ve been traveling with the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L, a distinctive and cavernous backpack that I hoped would solve my carry-on struggles. I found it to be versatile and smartly but like anything, there were a few things I loved and a few quirks that didn’t totally work for me.

When Clifford Pirch leaves home in Arizona to compete on the Elite Series, he needs to pack everything he might need into his truck and boat. He relies on Phenix rods, and while he has a ton of them, there are four that he may use more than any others.

Alabama pro Wes Logan has worked diligently with Ark Rods to develop tools that meet his specific needs – in terms of actions, components and handle lengths. I caught up with him at Lake Hartwell to find out the ones he can’t live without.

If you’re a certified big fish hunter, detest finesse gear, or just like slinging baits that’ll tear your rotator cuff, Tackle Warehouse continues to offer tons of options. Here are some new “oversized” baits that you might want to try.

I’m pretty sure that I’ve never seen our targets chasing orange and white baitfish. I’m certainly willing to believe that some species do in some parts of the world, but we’ve yet to experience that. However, this is a popular pattern in the world of saltwater poppers.

Gerald Swindle has won more money on a buzzbait than most of us will win in a lifetime. He’s done it by being an exceptional caster and keeping his buzzbait system remarkably simple. You don’t need a lot of gear, you just need the right stuff.