Fishing Lures & Baits

Trout lures need to match the hatch, the water conditions, and the specific species. Here are the best spinners, spoons, and soft plastics for rainbow, brown, and brook trout in 2026.

Walleye are the most pursued and most misunderstood freshwater game fish in the upper Midwest. Here are the lures and presentations that consistently produce — and why they work.

Spinnerbaits are one of the most versatile bass lures ever made. Here are the best spinnerbaits of 2026, how to choose between tandem and single blade, and when spinnerbaits outperform everything else.

Swimbaits are the premier technique for giant bass. They are also the most misunderstood and expensive category in bass fishing. Here is what actually works and what you can skip.

The bass jig is the most versatile lure in freshwater fishing. We rank the best football jigs, flipping jigs, and swim jigs of 2026 with honest assessments of what each excels at.

Topwater fishing produces some of the most explosive strikes in freshwater fishing. Here are the lures that consistently draw blow-ups from bass across every topwater technique.

Best spinnerbaits for bass reviewed. Colorado, willow leaf, and tandem blade selection guide with color, size, and technique tips for all conditions.

Complete wacky rig guide for bass. How to set up a wacky rig, best Senko worms, weedless hooks, O-rings, and technique tips for more strikes.

Jigging spoons for bass guide. How to fish vertical jigging spoons over deep structure and cast-and-retrieve over schooling bass.

Complete chatterbait fishing guide covering setup, trailer selection, seasonal patterns, and the best techniques for bass with bladed jigs.