Aug
28
While it’s no secret that Pool 8 of the Mississippi River is “a frog fisherman’s dream,” Rapala® Pro Ott DeFoe says, he was willing to share some of his secrets for where and when to throw what kind of frog to catch the most bass. Continue reading
Jan
29
Pop quiz: What can move more water, a cup or a blade? Answer seem obvious? Keep that in mind when considering the new Terminator® Shuddering Bait and its unique, cupped swimming lip. Continue reading
Oct
2
Finesse hooks and top-waters put big bass in the boats of Rapala® pros this year, from one end of the country to the other. Key baits in numerous top-10 Bassmaster tournament finishes were VMC® Neko Hooks, Terminator® Walking and Popping Frogs, Storm® Arashi Cover Pop, Chug Bug® series and Top Walkers. Continue reading
Oct
3
When bass are eating small baitfish in thick vegetation and around cover, walk softly and catch big fish with a Terminator® Walking Frog Jr. A half-inch smaller than the original Walking Frog, it walks with a more subtle action. Continue reading
Sep
12
While Ott DeFoe’s boat got the headlines for getting him to unpressured water, it was his jig that got him the bites to win last week’s Bassmaster Northern Open tournament on Tennessee’s Douglas Lake. DeFoe flipped a half-ounce, black-and-blue Terminator Pro Series Jig to catch most of the fish he weighed, including his biggest, a 4 ½ pounder. Continue reading
Apr
13
To amplify the fun factor when fishing amphibians, fling the right frog for the conditions. A Terminator® Popping Frog is a fine choice in most cases, but a Terminator® Walking Frog will often out-fish it in clear, calm water and above matted vegetation. Continue reading
Feb
28
A small Terminator® frog helped Ott DeFoe to another big finish Sunday in Bassmaster Elite Series action. Continue reading
Aug
1
“With its cupped face, the new Terminator® Popping Frog pops and spits, causing a major commotion and drawing in fish,” says Ott DeFoe, a four-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and 2011 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year. Continue reading
Jun
6
This Father’s Day, it’s time to go all out and prove how much you care about dear ole’ Dad. Guarantee an unforgettable holiday with premium outdoors gear from Rapala®, a brand with an 80-year history of making memories in the Great Outdoors. Continue reading
Apr
12
1. VMC® Gliding Jig
Seen it all when it comes to finesse baits? Take a closer look at VMC’s Gliding Jig. Continue reading