Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

In-line spinners, spoons, and hardbaits get all the love in the trout game, and rightfully so. These lures have been punishing browns, rainbows, and brookies for many decades. As the old adage goes, ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

It's a beautiful but cold day on the water. There are a lot of boats around, a lot of activity, and a lot of baitfish. Since ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

How can you not respect the lake trout? A potential goliath of a freshwater predator, the laker is a stunningly attractive creature—hard charging, typically delicious and a survivor of every ...

To the vast majority of trout fans locally, we tend to wait anxiously for the put-and-take options of spring and fall and the stocking of 10 to 14 inch class fish in our local streams and ponds along ...

Largemouth bass: Castaic Lake has a steady bite, with crawdads and plastic worms getting most fish. Jack McMullen, Saugus, caught and released 10 bass to about 5 pounds, using crawdads. Lake Casitas ...