Bass fishing has seen a lot of big changes in recent years, from new baits, to crazy electronic advancements. These changes have led to some of the old reliable baits our fathers and grandfathers ...

Though a swim jig is a great tool for targeting all black bass species, it is typically associated most with fishing for largemouth around shallow vegetation. Yes, you can catch spotted, smallmouth, ...

Swimming jigs, which can trigger bass bites when fished in both a vertical and horizontal manner, provide anglers with a one-two punch. Though design details vary among makers, swimming jigs like ...

Bass fishermen have a lot of tools in their tackle box, and many more in the tackle shop if they ever need another option. Budget and familiarity are often the limiting factor on just how many ...

Photos PennazA.jpg The ‘roller coaster’ swim jig technique offers multiple triggering points on every cast — there’s strike potential during the sweep, drop and pause. PennazColB.jpg Grubs and ...

Texas bass pro Russel Cecil shares his go-to swim jig and swimbait trailer combo and how he modifies it to produce more action with less maintenance. Cecil details how to quickly reduce skirt bulk and ...

The morning’s action had been steady, a multi-species assortment that included largemouth bass, a modest-sized musky and an oversized bullhead. When my partner Sid’s casting rod bent into a strong ...