What's the best lure for pike?
Which shad or color do you choose for pike? Read which lures are suitable for clear water, murky water, casting, and trolling.
Where is pike after the closed season?
After the closed season, pike often remain close to shallow spawning zones and then move on to edges and depth transitions. In this blog, you'll learn where to start, which locations are most produ...
Where can you fish without a VISpas? (2026)
Do you want to fish without a VISpas in 2026? In this blog, you'll read where you can (and cannot) do so, what the exceptions are, and how to avoid trouble at the waterfront. Includes the most impo...
Closed season for fishing with artificial bait (2026)
The artificial lure season raises questions every spring. This blog explains when you're not allowed to fish with artificial lures in 2026, why it exists, what exceptions apply, and what the conse...
Fishing with artificial bait for bass
Bass respond to shape, vibration, and rhythm. In this guide to lure fishing for bass, you'll learn which baits work, how to adjust your speed and depth to the water and season, and how to quickly s...
Asp are fast, silvery predators that hunt at or just below the surface. This guide explains where to position yourself, when to fish, and how to retrieve your lure. It includes setups, lure choice...