One of the most effective methods for targeting bottom-dwelling species is bottom fishing, which uses rigs to position bait near the seabed. The commonly used rigs are the Apollo Rig, the Carolina ...

Choose the right sinker for walleye fishing based on depth, cover, and presentation—Lindy Rigs, bottom bouncers, bullet weights, and more to improve your catch.

Today we're running with live bait (live minnows) on a dual T-Turn bait rig, and we're fishing for lake trout! These T-Turn ...

It works by fishing a plastic bait directly below a lightweight bullet sinker, which gets it to the bottom. The bullet shape cuts through cover without getting snagged as easily as other rigs.

Black bass and Great Lakes musky seasons are open, enticing more anglers on the water. The fishing community lost a couple of ...

First and foremost, they help suspend your bait off the bottom, which can be a boon for catching species like striped bass, croakers, and pompano. They also add visual appeal as they’re brightly ...

Fishing contests abound for adults and kids. The opening of the regular black bass season, as well as Great Lakes muskellunge, is Sunday. The huge Southtowns walleye contest ends on Sunday.

The bottom fishing has been excellent as it should be this time of year. Most of the action has been between 140 and 160 feet of water. It is not coincidental because you can hardly fish inside ...