Jul
3
In a Bassmaster tournament in which fish were hard to find, they were even harder to keep hooked. Angler after angler told tales of woe on the weigh-in stage of feisty, hard-fighting Lake Oahe smallmouth coming unbuttoned before coming in the boat. But Jacob Wheeler had no such hard-luck stories. He was drop-shotting with a new VMC® Neko™ Hook prototype. Continue reading
May
15
To catch bull bluegills and slab crappies before they spawn, set aside your live bait, corks and bobbers, stomp on your trolling motor pedal and cover water with VMC® spinnerbaits and Rapala® ultra-light crankbaits. Continue reading
Apr
24
Sep
28
When it comes to matching the hatch, more options ensures better outcomes. So stock up on VMC’s new finesse baits, which mimic a wide range of forage, including aquatic insects, crustaceans and baitfish. Continue reading
Aug
22
Think finesse baits are for wide open water only? Think again. You needn’t think twice about throwing VMC®’s new Weedless Neko Hooks around the gnarliest of cover, a tactic that put big bass in the boat for Brandon Palaniuk when he won the Bassmaster Elite event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir this spring. Continue reading
Aug
22
VMC®’s new SpinShot® Neko Hook combines features from other popular VMC tackle to create the ultimate drop-shot hook for anglers targeting the biggest Bass in the water. Continue reading
May
31
When you take a kid fishing, the more catching the better. Understatement of the year, right? Still, it’s good to remember that kids often just want to catch something, not set a state record. Continue reading
May
31
Going fishing with kids? Get the gear that will make making memories a breeze. Beyond life jackets, fishing poles and baits, Rapala® tools, Sufix® line and VMC® terminal tackle will make it easier for you to mentor your future Master Anglers. Continue reading
Apr
17
When chasing big saltwater species, changing out treble hooks with inline hooks is the safe and conservation-minded modification for catch-and-release sportsmanship. Continue reading
Mar
13
When cold fronts, high pressure or clear water make bass turn a blind eye on go-to baits, show ‘em a VMC® Neko Rig to trigger bites and put fish in the boat. Continue reading