Aug
20
While many walleye anglers might have forgotten the appeal of bucktail jigs, walleyes have not. For aggressive bites, fish a VMC® Bucktail Jig in six to 12 feet of water. Start by jigging it fast and unadorned. Slow down and dress the hook with live bait to entice finicky fish. Continue reading
Jul
30
The hottest trolling bait on the best big walleye waters just got better with Rapala’s® release of a larger Down Deep Husky Jerk® that will run straight and true at 20-plus feet. Continue reading
Jul
17
The transition from spring to summer can be a difficult and sometimes frustrating time to fish but can also be the most rewarding and successful times to fish all year. This time of year the bass will typically start to school up to feed together after the spawn so it’s important to cover a lot of water because you might go a while without a bite, but once you find an active school it can be lights out. Continue reading
Jul
8
Storm® Arashi® Glide Bait
After years of design and testing with Brandon Palaniuk here in the United States and in Japan, the Arashi® Glide Bait is finally here. Continue reading
Jun
28
Today, Rapala® lures are trusted by Anglers in over 140 countries worldwide. Rapala’s reputation stems from a towering list of world record catches, the knowledge of our Pro Anglers and a history of unwavering dedication to quality. Each and every Rapala lure is still hand tuned and tank-tested to assure it has the Rapala trademark swimming action that big fish can’t resist. Continue reading
Jun
11
When the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to spend a day casting on the water. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman, a novice or a family in need of a fun, all-ages activity, fishing is an easy and enjoyable choice. Continue reading
Jun
4
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to celebrate the dear ol’ dad — the man who taught you how to ride a bike, throw a wicked curveball and showed you the finer points of driving stick — with a thoughtful git that perfectly fits his one-of-a-kind personality. Continue reading
May
28
It’s almost June which means it is a great time to make a quick and easy upgrade in your tool selection; or plan way ahead as Rapala® has the perfect kit for an upcoming Father’s Day Gift this season. Continue reading
May
21
While Patrick Walters will be taking the second half of his first pro season one day at time, five key pieces of tackle helped him take and hold leads in both the Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year and Angler of the Year races – VMC® hooks, VMC® tungsten weights, a Rapala® X-Rap® Prop bait, a Terminator® Popping Frog and a Rapala® DT®-6 crankbait. Continue reading
May
14
Before Al Lindner begins boating one big bass after another, he first finds the “strike zone” in which they’re biting best by throwing a trio of Rapala® jerkbaits in different sizes and color patterns – a RipStop®, Shadow Rap® and X-Rap®. Continue reading