See how Brandon Palaniuk and top anglers used deep crankbaits, swim jigs, and more to land big bass at the 2025 Bassmaster ...

This rig is sort of a hybrid between a tungsten jig and a spoon with a minnow head. The spoon gets down quickly, which is great in relatively deep water, but the small hook on the chain dropper ...

Suspending a live minnow under one, for example, is a well-used approach to crappie fishing. Suspending a small jig under one can be just as productive; waves move the bobber, imparting an action ...

So we hit the water to test out jigs, crankbaits, and minnows to find which ones actually work. With that in mind, these best walleye lures should help up the odds of a full livewell in your favor ...

The dilemma of what bait to use is easy to settle. Jigs, hand tied, soft plastic or otherwise plus minnows. Bring them all and use what the fish are biting best. I love using jigs because they ...

Most fish have been caught in 8-14 feet of water with a jig, dropshot, or jig and minnow near docks, channel swings with timber and a steep drop off, and standing timber in 12-15 feet on steep points.