In our sport, no piece of gear is probably scrutinized, inquired about, second-guessed or glorified more than the lure. “What did you catch ‘em on?” and “What color?” might be two of the most ...

One of the interesting things in talking with many of these makers—aside from the competitive nature of the business—is that there is a good deal of sharing of ...

Making your own wooden fishing lures blends craftsmanship, creativity, and on-the-water performance. With the right wood, tools, and finishing techniques, you can create durable, realistic baits ...

Larry Welcome of Cutchogue has been hooked on fishing since his dad took him for the first time at age 5. Like most anglers, Welcome started fishing using bait and targeting smaller, readily available ...

In a survival situation, a quick-and-dirty fishing rig can mean the difference between a shore lunch and a growling belly. That said, suitable live bait can be challenging to locate, particularly in ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- As a muskie fisherman with a knack for inventing things, developing a muskie lure came naturally for Jeff Sprecher. It appears the Grand Forks inventor and entrepreneur has landed ...

JOHN IN HIS BASEMENT WORKSHOP IN PLYMOUTH. SCOTT LARSON IS HARD AT WORK TURNING OUT A REAL PASSION OF HIS. WHEN THIS THING IS SPINNING, YOU KNOW, AT 2000 RPMS, I JUST RUN THIS THING UNTIL IT COPIES ...

From summer into autumn, Texas' largemouth bass become vulnerable to an affliction caused by their gluttonous appetite. And this makes bass anglers happy. The malady? Frog in the throat. Well, ...

For Midwest Finesse fishing enthusiasts, one name typically stands out among the most influential — Ned Kehde. The renowned outdoors writer and angler from Lawrence is the namesake of the Ned Rig, a ...