There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

Crankbait fishing benefits from a technique-specific rod design more than most other techniques. In general, a good crankbait rod includes deep flex and forgiving action, but enough sensitivity to ...

The advantage of using a deep diving crankbait is in its ability to dive quickly to an astounding depth. Ideal for fishing humps, points, or deep channels or flats, getting your bait to dig down into ...

As bass finish up their spawning activities, many head back to deeper water to their post spawn recuperation process. These fish will recover and start forming schools. One of the most effective tools ...

El Salto Lake, north of Mazatlan, Mexico, is a great bass-fishing laboratory. The 24,000-acre reservoir sprawls through the Sierra Madre foothills and offers a banquet of coves and creeks and points ...

When the bass bite starts to cool down the answer is often right behind you. Fishing from deep to shallow, working crankbaits up-the-down staircase, provides a different look, and one that keeps the ...

Summer is a challenging time to catch crappie, prompting some anglers to adopt unconventional techniques. Wayne Stewart, owner of Catchin' Crappie Guide Service, specializes in trolling deep-diving ...

When it comes to catching bass, crankbaits deserve a treasured spot in every anglers tackle tray. Lifelike in all attributes, including size, profile, sound, swimming action, and colour, the crankbait ...