In-line spinners, spoons, and hardbaits get all the love in the trout game, and rightfully so. These lures have been punishing browns, rainbows, and brookies for many decades. As the old adage goes, ...

For many anglers the vast majority start their angling pursuits using bait. This is usually done in conjunction with a long fibreglass rod and thick monofilament fishing line. This is a sure-fire way ...

Soft plastic lures are mainstays for catching bass 12 months out of the year, and the angler who doesn’t have a good selection of the best producers in proven colors—and an ample supply of the hot one ...

Many anglers see only three alternatives for luring in trout -- trout flies, spinners or bait. Many anglers overlook the trout-catching ability of soft-plastic lures. Using lifelike soft plastics has ...

Alex Bellissimo guided Billy Zang to a feed of snapper off the cliff tops at Warriewood. Distance casting with salted slimy mackerel fillets, the best of the snapper hit the tape at 48cm. Jason Fay ...

"Soft plastics allow you to cover more ground than live bait and gang hooks,” Robert said. "You can target areas where the big fish might be, whereas live bait and gang hooks can be random and you can ...

Soft plastic baits are great for catching smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass. Many soft plastics can be fished weightless or rigged for other effective techniques. But the endless profiles, ...