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 ...

We're out on the saltwater with Antonio, the Boatless Angler. We're running the American Smelt crankbaits. I'm running the ...

If you’re trying to temp bass suspended in open water or holding a little deeper along the bottom, try yo yo fishing a lipless crankbait . This novel technique allows you to work your crank at various ...

There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

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 ...

High-speed reels rule bass fishing, but there are situations when slow reels are better. Unfortunately, slow reels are scarce and probably headed for extinction. Ironically, I introduced the ...

When I started my college career as a freshman I had to take 100 level courses. It's called introductory courses and learning a new crappie technique is no different. That's the basis of this article.