Few baits will ever be as successful as the plain lead-head jig. As a bait-delivery method or a stand-alone option, it excels for multiple species throughout the country, moving water or stagnant, stained or clear. It can be swam, hopped, plopped, dropped, dragged, shook, pitched, and fished vertically, among other presentations.

We are programmed to understand that not all lure types are created equal, with different baits serving different needs seasonally for varying species. What about baits in the same class however? While we grasp the thought that a jerkbait is not the same as a spinnerbait, we tend not to distinguish characteristics in-class, with jigs being no exception.

By Kevin DahlkeSpringtime means that the waters are warming and that in turn draws the fish to the shorelines for those warmer temperature waters as well as they start getting prepared for the coming spawn. Structure objects in the shallow waters are heat absorbers from the suns rays and these areas warm that much more quickly as well.Certain areas hold more fish than others and finding these locations needs to be done quickly and effectively for having a good day on the water. One way to cover …

If you're looking to add another tactic to your walleye fishing arsenal, swim baits are one of the best baits going! Favorites are Northland Impulse® Core Swimbaits, Impulse® Paddle Shads, and Impulse® Paddle Minnows teamed up with either an RZ Jig or a Slurp!® Jig Head. Pssst….

Cold water spring fishing can often prove to be the best time to find the big salt and peppers. Once the ice is off, the chase is on. Water temperature is the biggest player of the game this time of the year.