The Jig and Pig: The Best Bass Bait?

By Justin Hoffman

The bass market is saturated with an endless supply of lures. Most, however, fill a one-dimensional niche for specific applications or seasonal tactics. One gem, amongst a cast of thousands, legitimately holds the title of best bass bait, the jig and pig. This all-purpose lure excels throughout... more »


Carp
Carp Explosion Carp Explosion
Asian carp are at the gates leading to the Great Lakes, threatening its ecosystem and $7 billion fishery. At press time, DNA testing indicat.... more »
Tips and Tricks for Refined Carping

Carp European Style

Carp Advanced Ledger Rigs

 
Fly Fishing
Spin or Pin? Spin or Pin?
Having spent more than 40 years pursuing Ontario steelhead and brown trout in rivers, I've seen a lot of tackle changes. The first time I sa.... more »
Panfish on the Fly

Float Tubes and Kick Boats

Topside Bass

The Grey Fox Hatch

Gear & Tackle
Fishing New Waters Fishing New Waters
Let's face it. Fishing new water is fun. Whether it's the lake around the corner you've been eyeballing for years, a fly-in adventure, or a .... more »
Putting the Boat to Bed

Wonderful Walleye Widgets

Tips for Marking More Fish

An Easy Outboard Motor Stand

 
Muskie
Repairing Hollow Muskie Crankbaits Repairing Hollow Muskie Crankbaits
Virtually every serious muskie angler is an expert in lure tuning. If anglers aren't intentionally bumping and grinding lures along and over.... more »
Choosing a Muskie Rod

The planer way

Muskie Master - Mark Maghran

Panfish
Drop Moves For Panfish Drop Moves For Panfish
In nature, the slowest of a herd becomes a meal for swift predators. On the flip side, creeping motions are the secret to remaining camoufla.... more »
10 Tips for Winter Slabs

Rock me Gently...

Sighting in on Bluegills

Spring's boat-slip slabs

 
Pike
Pound Pike With Jigs Pound Pike With Jigs
A jig is a basic design, cloaked in a veil of versatility, and will catch just about anything that swims. Pike are no exception and will rar.... more »
Seeking phantom pike

Spring Pike

Spooning for pike

Salmon
More Than Just Steelhead More Than Just Steelhead
The North Shore Steelhead Association (NSSA), an OFAH affiliate, is in the midst of revitalizing the Current River Park along the Thunder Ba.... more »
As the Current Flows

 
Trout
Improving Your Laker Tubes Improving Your Laker Tubes
When rigging a tube jig for winter lake trout, consider that it will be fished vertically. Pushing the jig head all the way into the end of .... more »
As the Current Flows

Sharpen Your Approach

Lessons for Spring Brook Trout

Ten great trout lures

Walleye
Gadgets and Gizmos Gadgets and Gizmos
As opening day of walleye season draws near, nervous anticipation is often best applied to preparation. Respooling reels, organizing your bo.... more »
Crankbaits for Summer Walleye

The Mysterious Sauger

Opening Day Walleye Tool Kit

A Big-River Walleye Bonanza


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