Jun
29
In just two short years fishing full time, Duane “Dewey” Hjelm has established himself as arguably the most dominant pro angler on the National Walleye Tour. Continue reading
Jun
27
It ain’t easy bein’ green, a certain talking frog famously said once. It ain’t easy either bein’ a Popping Frog or a Walking Frog, sustaining savage strikes from big ol’ bass every day. And now that the lifelike Terminator® topwater baits are available in five new natural profiles, life ain’t gettin’ any easier for ‘em. Continue reading
Jun
20
When it comes to angling world records, Katie Wells has the magic touch. After securing four world records in one calendar year – two on Rapala fishing lures — this angler is only getting started. Continue reading
Jun
5
For millions of Americans, finding the right gift for Father’s Day is really hard. Especially if your Dad loves fishing – what do you get a guy who seems to own every fishing lure under the Sun? Continue reading
Jun
2
South Carolina pro Patrick Walters has spent countless hours probing around his home waters of Santee Cooper. And though he’s had plenty of success on Santee over the years, a win at the top level has escaped him – until now. Posting a three-day total weight of 67 pounds, 12 ounces, Walters took home the W in the National Professional Fishing League event on Santee Cooper to claim not only a $100,000 payday but also a bit of redemption. Continue reading
May
31
I like sherbet better than ice cream, said no kid ever. So it is with a walleye offered a lure trying to look like a Rapala® – “Wait, what? Hard pass!” And there lies the genius in Rapala’s recipe for sweet success in dishing up delicious confections of colorful design flair and fish-attracting action – sherbet colors with ice cream satisfaction. Continue reading
May
23
Wisconsin pro Adam Rasmussen brought a wealth of knowledge, a heavy dose of savvy, and some new Rapala® soft plastics to Alabama’s Wheeler Lake. Continue reading
May
22
Jacob Wheeler wins again. This time it was a late May Bass Pro Tour event on Guntersville, but at this point in the young phenom’s career, the headline virtually writes itself. He doesn’t miss the mark often. Continue reading
May
15
The history of big game fishing along the bay of California’s Catalina Island is nothing short of legendary. Known as the birthplace of big game fishing, anglers travel far and wide for the chance to tangle with trophy-sized yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, calico bass and numerous other species that swim beneath the island’s gleaming waters. Continue reading
May
11
VMC® Hard Ball Jigs are now available in two smaller sizes and one larger size. The smaller jigs weigh 1/32 oz. and 1/16 oz. The larger jig weighs a ½ oz. Continue reading