Jeff Samsel

We’ll break down key differences among various bass jigs and trailers to help you select the perfect combination for the waters you are fishing and the technique you choose to use.

Ponds begin warming faster than larger waters when springlike late-winter days foreshadow the change of seasons. Small crankbaits provide an outstanding option for catching pond bass early in the year.

Rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout differ in the locations they favor and how they behave. Knowing species distinctions and using that knowledge strategically can help you catch more fish.

Discover why lipless crankbaits, also commonly called rattle baits, excel during later winter and early spring, and learn how to best use these versatile and highly effective bass fishing lures.

As winter progresses, ice fishing spoons become increasingly valuable for drawing crappie near and triggering strikes. Learn to how spoons can increase your crappie catches through the heart of winter.

The new YUM FF Sonar Minnow catches bass year ‘round and in a broad range of conditions, but it becomes extra valuable when cold weather makes the bass extra finicky.

As winter progresses, sound plays an increasingly important role in calling walleyes close and prompting strikes.

Whatever species of fish you most like to catch, following these suggestions can help you become more effective with the catching part.

Winter is an outstanding time to fish crankbaits for bass. Learn about the best cold-water crankbaits and how and where to fish them for the most success.