Jeff Samsel

Learn about Luke Palmer’s smallmouth baits and the techniques that earned him a second-place finish at the Bassmaster Elite Seres on Lake St. Clair.

When Uncle Frank talks about bass strategies and favorite lures, wise anglers take note – especially when he is talking about bass fishing during summer, when the bite can be challenging.

Bridges are great locations for catching crappie. You know that. Understanding why bridges hold so many fish can help you fish these structures more effectively.

Learn the story behind the 32-pound, 4-ounce smallmouth bass tournament limit that established a new record for the legendary St. Lawrence River.

Learn why extra small surface lures can be extra good for a variety of fish species through the Dog Days and how to fish tiny topwater lures effectively.

These tricks can help you catch more bass with soft-plastic frog lures throughout the warm months. 

Blade baits offer outstanding versatility and produce many kinds of fish. Learn how two expert anglers use these lures for gamefish species ranging from white bass to lake trout.

Soft plastic swimbaits are more versatile than many anglers realize – in how they can be fished and in the species they can be used to catch. We’ll detail some of the best ways to rig a swimbait.