While it is possible to get very technical with bait choices, one of the biggest attractions to freshwater fishing for many is the ability to keep it simple and still catch at least a few fish.

These fishermen may utilize natural baits in some instances and artificial lures in others. Whether it be worms for panfish or shrimp for seatrout, almost every angler in both freshwater and ...

Under the right conditions, these traditional bass and muskie baits will catch way more species than you ever imagined.

In general, cooler water temperatures make large bass more apt to target and chase down larger meals, making glide baits shine early and late in the year. Similar to shad movements, many West Coast ...

He caught most of his fish on a jerk bait, something the other Top 10 finishers weren’t throwing. In 2025, Brandon Palaniuk, and three other anglers, found another fairly unassuming, non ...