I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

When the pandemic kicked in last year, kids everywhere were getting bored; they played video games, talked on the phone, drove their parents crazy. But in the town of Youngsville, one young man ...

Cold temperatures and short days make bass, and bass anglers, lethargic. But hardy souls who brave the elements are rewarded ...

As with most things fishing, the Haskell minnow comes with a tale. Haskell was a gunsmith by trade, but eventually ventured into fishing lures. He was the first to make lures in the shape of fish, and ...

In our sport, no piece of gear is probably scrutinized, inquired about, second-guessed or glorified more than the lure. “What did you catch ‘em on?” and “What color?” might be two of the most ...

Aaron Pierce’s wife thought her husband was crazy as she walked into the backyard to find him with his head submerged in the pool while his friend popped a half dozen fishing corks in the water around ...

As long as there are fish to be found, there will be people of all ages trying to get them on a hook. A combination of art, science, and animal psychology has gone into creating lures that will appeal ...

From flickertails and bangers to dancers and poppers, Minnesota has no shortage of homegrown businesses putting their spin on fishing lures. They all have one thing in common — they were fishers, ...

When it comes to antique fishing lures and other tackle, I’m more of an accumulator than a collector. If I see something cool for short money at a tag sale, then I’ll latch on to it. I don’t collect ...