Apr
17
Bass fishing this spring on a lake, river or reservoir with little vegetation and lots of rock and wood? Don’t leave the dock without rods rigged with bright, crayfish-pattern Rapala® DT®-4 crankbaits. And as the water warms, don’t be afraid to burn those babys back to the boat. Continue reading
Apr
10
To catch big bass this spring, parallel shallow banks with a Rapala® BX® Brat square-bill and don’t be shy about crashing it into rocks, laydowns, dock posts and scattered grass. Most bites will come after those collisions. Continue reading
Mar
20
Congratulations to back-to-back Bassmaster Classic Champion Jordan Lee, who caught several of his key fish on a VMC® weedless Neko Hook. Continue reading
Mar
7
Higher water than anglers have seen in recent history will likely put Rapala® crankbaits and Storm 360GT™ Searchbaits center stage in the Bassmaster Classic March 16-18 on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. So says top Rapala pros prior to a practice period that began March 9 on the sprawling highland reservoir. Continue reading
Mar
5
Whether you’re fishing in the Bassmaster Classic this month or on your favorite highland reservoir, Rapala® and Storm® crankbaits, Terminator® jigs and spinnerbaits, and Rapala Shadow Rap jerkbaits will put fish in the boat. Those are among the baits top Rapala pros predict they’ll throw in official practice before the March 16-18 Bassmaster Classic on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. Continue reading
Feb
27
“This is the kind of bait that gives you goose bumps,” says Rapala® Chief Rapala Lure Designer Mark Fisher, who helped dream up and design the RipStop. “It’s a cross between a swimbait and a jerking, twitching bait that suspends.” Continue reading
Feb
20
Lithium Ion batteries provide a consistent speed and torque from fillet to fillet, without reduced power or slow down as battery power wanes, producing 80 continuous minutes of runtime per battery without any loss of power. New Combo pack includes Cordless knife, 2 Lithium Ion batteries, 6″ & 7-1/2″ reciprocating style blades, wall charger, all packed into convenient EVA padded storage case. Comfortable, relaxed grip provides fatigue free filleting, while advanced air flow body design keeps engine running cool and smooth. Great anywhere you need a knife.
Feb
13
“Your line is one of the most critical links between success and failure in fishing,” explains Tharp, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic contender. “It’s one of the most crucial pieces to the puzzle. I mean, you can have the best lure or hook in the world, you can have the best rod and reel in the world, but if you don’t put the right line on, the rest of that stuff is useless. It all has to work together.” Continue reading
Jan
8
When it comes to Rapala® crankbaits, The G-Man is an O.G.
“I’ve got a bunch of Shad Raps I started collecting when I was 19,” says Gerald Swindle, 48, who joined Rapala’s pro team Jan. 1. “This young pro saw my collection and says, “You’re an O.G. when it comes to Shad Raps, G.’ I said ‘Yessir!’ A Shad Rap®, a DT®-6, a DT®-10 have always been stable baits of mine.” Continue reading