The biggest difference between using lures and live bait is trolling speed. Lure draggers usually troll at 5 to 7 knots while live baiters move as slow as possible while maintaining forward momentum.

The correct hookset, swivel rig and keel weighting produce a well-balanced lure that performs well in nearly any sea condition. Zach Stovall The environment behind the boat is turbulent, and the fact ...

How to Choose the Right Fishing Lure: 8 Expert Tips for Fishing Success Learn how to match the lure to species, water, depth, and more with this easy-to-follow fishing bait guide.

Pakula Lumo Sprocket File Photo Pakula Lumo Sprocket While fishing in the USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament on the Poli-Sea, I saw first mate Jody Wentworth jump overboard to retrieve a lure ...

You get even more lure options when you add in that walleye anglers often split their time between trolling, casting, and drifting. Over my 20-year professional angling career, I’ve tested and caught ...

Discover why soft plastic stick baits like the Senko are the ultimate bass lures. Learn rigging tips, brand comparisons, and how to use them year-round for consistent catches.

This article is part of our May 2020 “The Great Texas Fishing Safari” package. Read more here. Texas luremakers have created some of the most storied and successful lures in the nation. From ...

Early in the 20th Century, roughly in 1906, a Michigan taxidermist by the name of Lou Eppinger started toying with a fishing-lure invention of his own. Baitcasting reels had just hit the market ...