For generations, the white bucktail jig has been hailed as the most versatile lure ever. So effective is its ability to catch any fish anywhere, bucktails were once stocked in military-issue survival ...

From Northern Florida to Maine, American and hickory shad leave the ocean and pile into coastal rivers every spring to spawn. I’d argue that every East Coast angler should learn how to catch shad. In ...

Swimbaits are great fish catchers, but it takes a lot of work to wring out their potential. A swimbait is a long, soft plastic lure with a deep belly that tapers sharply to a wide, paddle-shaped tail.

Fisherman are always looking for that right lure, the one that will help them land the fish of a lifetime. During the past year or so, that urge has suddenly gotten more expensive with the sale of new ...

BOISE, Idaho — Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Tackle Tip is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific lure or gear item. Want ...

Shad imitating lures, clockwise from upper left Strike King Wake Shad & Sexy Swimmer, Lucky Craft Fat Smasher, Megabass XPod, Triggerfish, Yo-Zuri Aashimi--center SPRO BBZ1 The countless millions of ...

So you’re new to the area or have thought about going fishing. Here are a few basic tips to get you started and help you along your way. The first thing you need to do is get a fishing license.