When trolled at slow to moderate speeds, the distinctive wide wiggle action has been drawing strikes longer than I’ve been alive. The split-tail design simulates an erratic baitfish action that even ...
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Best trout lures for 2026

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on where you're fishing, when you're fishing, and what food source trout are ...
With water temps starting to dip across the country, now is the perfect time to begin upsizing artificial presentations for big trout. As with most freshwater fish, trout spend the fall gorging on ...
There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...
With opening day of trout season – April 13 – fast approaching, some anglers have already been wetting a line in Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only streams across the state. Not only do these ...
Entire aisles at Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain and Cabela's are lined with hundreds of different trout lure and baits. Sometimes it seems the vast selection might be designed to attract anglers, and ...
Add Outdoor Life (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. When I was a kid, ...
MAYPORT | It's refreshing angling honesty when a boat partner who owns a fishing tackle jig business recommends using lures other than the ones he sells. That's what Jacksonville's Eddie Cabler did ...
I’ve been ice fishing for trout long enough to know that lure selection can make or break a trip, but on this particular day, I learned that lesson the hard way. I had high hopes, the right spot, and ...