Because they are so effective, the humble bucktail jig is one of the most popular artificialbaits in the world.

Learn expert tactics for ice fishing lake trout, from locating deepwater hotspots to choosing the best lures and gear. Catch ...

SLOW. Water normal stain; 52 degrees; 0.25 feet above pool. Very few anglers on the water due to the cold fronts. Expect the bite to continue to be ...

Look for bass in deeper water as their food source has migrated deeper. Jigging spoons, deep crankbaits and Texas rigged worms are working well. Crappie have picked up fishing deep brush piles in ...

Joe Shead The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season ... Early ice fishing win: Andy Arens with a solid walleye that fell for his jig.

Water normal ... the fish deep to feed. Target the lower two-thirds of the lake. Crappie are good in the river channel timber. The best approach is a light line with an ⅛ ounce jig.