When it comes to catching bass, crankbaits deserve a treasured spot in every anglers tackle tray. Lifelike in all attributes, including size, profile, sound, swimming action, and colour, the crankbait ...

From square bill to flat sided, these four crankbait styles each have a proven track record when it comes to triggering bass into biting. When it comes to catching bass, crankbaits deserve a treasured ...

In simplest form, using a crankbait is the easiest lure to use for bass fishing. Throw it. Retrieve it. Consistently catching bass with crankbaits requires more nuance. If a crankbait hits something ...

There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

Top-shelf finishes in a shad profile make this one hard for bass and other game fish to pass up. This tried-and-true performer still owns the lipless market without a painful pinch at the cash ...

The little red boat hadn’t seen water in three years before last weekend. Not since that Saturday afternoon the 15-horse outboard that powered it decided to conk out. Braden Durick was with me that ...

Crankbait fishing benefits from a technique-specific rod design more than most other techniques. In general, a good crankbait rod includes deep flex and forgiving action, but enough sensitivity to ...

Terry Bolton gives a series of tips on how to fish finesse crankbaits like the Rapala Shad Rap in the early spring late winter period. In this series he'll talk about why he fishes these types of ...