When drop shot baits first appeared on the mainstream bass scene, having made the long journey from Japan to California and then eastward, anglers generally didn’t appreciate the technique. For the ...

Fishing hooks are a critical component in any fishing setup, yet they’re all too often overlooked. No matter how expensive your rod and reel setups are, without proper hooks fish are going to get away ...

Most anglers who "finesse fish"--pro Aaron Martens always comes to mind--use very light spinning gear and tiny hooks and lures to fool bass that have become jaded to the usual presentations. It's a ...

Every year it seems like we are introduced to new bass fishing rigs featuring highly specialized tackle, from ultra-specific hooks to different single-purpose weights. The split shot rig takes the ...

The first time I used a drop-shot rig was back in November of 2000. It was the hottest rig on the pro bass fishing scene at the time. In fact, it had become a much-guarded secret among a few bass pros ...

Attention fishermen: It’s time to take another look at drop shot fishing. It was this May 22 note with attached pictures from Billy Zeller that got me thinking: “Went to Loch Raven on Sunday. Caught 9 ...

Drop shot rigging is a staple presentation of serious bass fans from coast to coast. But it remains a largely overlooked option for anglers pursuing other species of gamefish, including crappies. That ...