Mar
29
Anglers asked and Rapala® delivered. The popular Rapala Shad Dancer® is available now in a smaller size. The new No. 4 model measures 1-1/2 inches — half an inch shorter than the original Shad Dancer. Continue reading
Mar
26
Talk about a “catch” phrase!
In an epic comeback bid last week in the Bassmaster Classic, Rapala® Pro Michael Iaconelli coined a new catch-phrase – pun fully intended – when he began exclaiming, to the delight of spectators watching from the bank, “DT®-6 in his face!” after catching many of the largemouth bass that gave him a shot to win the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing. Continue reading
Mar
12
Cold and dirty water will determine the baits with which Bassmaster Classic contenders Ott DeFoe, Jacob Wheeler and Seth Feider will catch bass this week on Ft. Loudon and Tellico lakes near Knoxville, Tenn. Volunteer State native DeFoe expects to score big with Rapala crankbaits and Terminator® jigs and Spinnerbaits. Wheeler will be chunking and winding Rapala® and Luhr Jensen® crankbaits and Storm® Arashi® lipless baits. Feider might go all in on just one Rapala crankbait. Continue reading
Feb
13
Want to catch more bass with finesse baits? Take a cue from ballroom dancers and enhance your moves with an eye-catching skirt. Dress up your favorite finesse worm with a VMC® Neko Skirt. Continue reading
Feb
12
A one-two punch of Rapala® and VMC® tackle helped Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Patrick Walters launch his pro career in impressive fashion last week in Florida. Included in his fourth-place total weight of 91 pounds, 14 ounces, was a one-day limit of five bass weighing a whopping 32 pounds, 15 ounces. Continue reading
Jan
16
Key decisions to stay and go – and what baits to throw – helped longtime Rapala® Pro Terry Bolton win his first FLW Tour tournament Monday on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas. The first decision? To stay on tour another year. The second? To go with Rapala DT crankbaits throughout the four-day contest. Continue reading
Jan
14
“Get action,” advised 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt, a legendary sportsman and conservationist. “Don’t fritter away your time. Create. Act. Take a place wherever you are and be somebody. Get action.” No doubt then, he would appreciate the youth movement underway in angling. Continue reading
Nov
13
Throughout 2018, nearly 50 million Americans hit the water for a day of fish-catching fun, excitement and relaxation with family and friends*. Odds are one of those outdoors enthusiasts will land on your holiday shopping list this winter. Luckily, there’s no need to stress. Make your holiday shopping quick and easy with sure-fire gifts from Rapala® and Respected Rapala® Brands. Continue reading
Nov
13
Last year, more than 13 million Americans hit crystal blue coastal water for an epic day chasing the world’s most coveted gamefish. Approximately 800,000 anglers enjoyed the thrill of saltwater fishing for the very first time. Whether they’re an experienced angler or just diving in to the sport, odds are if you live near the coast, one of those outdoors enthusiasts will land on your holiday shopping list this winter. Continue reading
Oct
30
Once water temps drop below 52 degrees in south-eastern reservoirs like Tennessee’s Douglas Lake, you can load your boat with bass by jerking the Rapala® Shadow Rap® Deep across and over shallow shelfs near steep breaks into deeper water. Continue reading