Soft swimbaits have become a mainstay in every serious fisherman’s tackle box in recent years. They are less expensive than their hardbait alternatives, are a lot more versatile and, most of all, ...

Swimbaits are among the most effective and versatile artificial lures for bass fishing. With a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and weights, there’s a swimbait that can be used to catch bass in ...

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, ...

Tackle store shelves are overburdened with every style and shape of soft plastic bait imaginable. And although all undoubtedly catch largemouth bass to some extent, they also can do a great job at ...

When David Dempsey began making soft plastic swimbaits, he considered it more therapeutic than a potential global business. “I’ve got to have a creative outlet,” the Jackson native said. “I love being ...

There's been a steep rise in popularity of the 6-inch-ish soft plastic swimbait over the last decade. Several companies have introduced pre-rigged baits in this size range with wire harnesses and ...

Fisherman are always looking for that right lure, the one that will help them land the fish of a lifetime. During the past year or so, that urge has suddenly gotten more expensive with the sale of new ...

Note: This is the final installment of the 3-part series. If you're going to go fishing, you gotta have some gear to tote the lures and fling them at targets while you're in the boat or on the bank.

One of the most consistent year-around patterns for big bass on the TVA lakes including Guntersville, Wheeler, Wilson and Pickwick is tossing a big swimbait in deep water. Just about the only time it ...