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 ...

Crankbaits are some of the most popular bass lures of all time for one simple reason: They catch fish. Typically consisting of a hard body paired with a couple of treble hooks, these lures can be used ...

Perhaps more than with any other general technique, choosing the best crankbait rod for bass is a highly variable and personal decision. The same rod you use to finesse a lightweight balsa Shad Rap ...

With cooler temperatures making slow-moving shad schools easy prey for bass, shad-like crankbaits outfish most other lures. One of the better lures is the Rapala Shad Rap suspending version with its ...