Fishing 101

Imagine the typical summer day out bass fishing: you’re on the lake, the summer sun is beating down on your neck, and the fish are simply not biting. You’ve tried every lure in your tackle box… but nothing seems to be working. This, my friends, is when you should reach for the trusty ribbon tail […]

In the world of bass fishing, few techniques stand the test of time and the changing tides of fishing trends quite like throwing a spinnerbait. This lure combines thump and flash to attract bass, making it a go-to choice for amateurs and seasoned anglers alike. But what exactly makes spinnerbaits so effective at pulling in

Imagine it’s the dead of winter. The water is cold, and fish are sluggish, hiding deep where the warmer water lies. It’s at this time, more than ever, that you need a secret weapon in your arsenal. Enter the hair jig, a bait that whispers rather than shouts. Enticing bass with a subtlety that few

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on November 10, 2022. It has since been updated with improved pictures and product links. The water surface erupts, broken by eye popping numbers of shad and other baitfish. Pinned against the surface, the humongous school of fish embodies a water-churning panic. The school is easy pickings for

Versatile. Beginner friendly. And all out deadly 💪. These are the traits that describe plastic worms! Fact is, the plastic worm is one of the deadliest bass baits known to man. For many anglers, it’s the first bass bait they learned to use! And yet plastic worms are not merely a beginner bait – pro

If I were to describe to you a fish species that is… …great fun to catch 🎣… …plentiful across the United States… …highly sought after for trophy specimens 🏆… …and tastes amazing 😋… …you might think I was talking about bass, trout, or crappie!! Spoiler alert ➡️ there is another great fish species that fits

How many times have you hit the water on a hot summer day and wondered, “Where in the world did all the bass go?” It’s true – after catching oodles of bass in the lucrative spring months, it can seem like bass disappear once the mercury rises! 😵‍💫 But the fact is this 👉 there

Have you ever wanted to catch lots of fish without needing… …a boat? 🚤 …a kayak? …lots of expensive tackle? 🎣 …or a huge tackle box filled with every fishing lure? When I started fishing, this was exactly what I was looking for. I simply didn’t have money to spend on a boat or expensive

One Lure to rule them all, One Lure to find them, One Lure to beat them all and in the tackle box bind them. I sincerely think this is one of the most unique articles I will ever write for Jig Is Up Lurecraft. Most articles I write are educational, teaching anglers and baitmakers how