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For the last decade, gliding and darting baits have taken the fishing world by storm. Once thought of as a lure category exclusive to ice fishing, they are now being used more by open water fishermen than ever before. Walleyes, panfish, trout, and bass are all very willing to eat these reactionary baits. Eurotackle entered the hardbait market in 2017 with the introduction of the original 1/16 Z-Viber. The years following this launch included the introduction of numerous other hardbait designs ranging from lipless crankbaits to jerkbaits and micro crankbaits. With years of experience in design bait design, the Company...

Leo Sheng, more affectionately known as Extreme Philly Fishing, is a master of all things multi-species. As a life lister, his ultimate goal is to catch as many fish species as possible.  His fishing exploits, which are well documented via his YouTube channel and social media outlets, focus on educating anglers. While the channel promotes fish catching, he has a strong passion for fish safety, conservation, and proper fish identification. The Philadelphia based angler travels the world in search of new species – all while documenting his adventures. Leo employs a wide variety of tools to catch fish of all...

By: Blake Tollefson Organization is important no matter your craft. When it comes to fishing, however, a concerted effort for organization should hold a higher precedence. The number of rod, reel, line, and tackle configurations an angler might handle are truly endless.  This is particularly evident with fishermen that target more than one species.  Take a look in almost any professional angler’s truck, boat, or garage. You’re likely to see a series of well-organized and categorized rod, reel, line, and lure selections. Many professional anglers rely on their organizational and inventorial skills to keep them successful on the water. They...

  Each and every spring, crappies seem to occupy the minds of nearly every fisherman in the Midwest. Springtime crappies pile into the shallows with intentions of creating the future generations. These mass schools of fish are followed closely by schools of fishermen with intentions of obtaining a few meals of fish.  As the season progresses, the drones of crappie fisherman quickly transition their efforts towards the toothier varieties of fish species. The challenge of mid-summer crappies can be a lot more rewarding than one might think. Based on personal experience, productive days during the the summer months will often...

Winter is coming to an end and anglers across the Midwest are chomping at the bit to get a taste of open water again. There’s a few problems - some lakes are still ice covered as far as the eye can see and the majority of game fish seasons are still closed. Fortunately, for anglers that fish Trout, a number of streams are open to catch and release fishing.Trout fishing provides anglers the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore a place of solitude, which is something that’s not always available for more traditional anglers. In many states...