Because they are so effective, the humble bucktail jig is one of the most popular artificialbaits in the world.

With the inconsistent weather lately, we’ve been told most anglers are going for specks. Limit catches have been reported.

A selection of KVD Swim Jigs, the versatile lures behind William Kneer IV’s record-setting salmon catch. / bass pro shops Again, as reported by the IGFA, the fight was brief but intense ...

Bass are good and can be caught in grass 5-10 feet with Texas rig worms, wacky rig senko and lipless crankbaits. Crappie are slow on small jigs over deep brush 25 feet. Report by Reagan Nelson ...

and a tackle box with small ice jigs ready for action. / Joe Shead If you can, watch down the hole or use an underwater camera to observe how bass react to your presentation. Keep it moving slow ...

The early morning bass bite is slow, but moving baits work around ditches and small creeks. Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, square bill crankbaits are best in 3-5 feet. Texas rigs and Viper XP jigs ...