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Specifications: 0.6 inches to 2.75 inches Target Species: Anything that Swims Introduced in 2017, the Z-Viber hit the ice fishing market by storm. Since inception, the bait has received it’s fair share of hype; all of which are well warranted. The lure was specifically developed to fill a niche in the fishing world that was often neglected. The size and profile of this lure was designed with the finesse fisherman in mind. It truly deserves to be in a category of its own.  Over the last few seasons, new sizes have been added to the Z-Viber lineup, including the 1/8,...

Fall Crappies By: Blake Tollefson   The heat and humidity of summer have started to subside – cooler days are on the horizon.  As we approach another season change, another change in fish patterns follows closely behind.  Water temperatures are starting to drop, leaves are falling, and fish start to put on the feedbag again. It’s time to look for panfish, and crappies in particular, in thicker water. During the Fall, many outdoorsmen transition their efforts towards hunting, however, overlooking the Fall crappie bite is a mistake made by far too many anglers. Pinning down crappies in the Fall can...

  The Z-Cranker Specifications: 1.5 inches, 1/8 oz Target Species: Panfish, Walleye, Bass, and Trout In 2017, Eurotackle took a leap and entered the hard bait market of fishing with the introduction of a micro lipless crankbait, the Z-Viber. Since inception, the Company has expanded its line-up of hard baits to four sizes of Z-Vibers, as well as the Z-Darter, both of which excel primarily in vertical presentations. Three years later, Eurotackle introduced two brand new baits to the Z-Series lineup to highlight horizontal presentations. Enter the Z-Cranker: a micro crankbait. Coming in at 1.5 inches in length and 1/8...

We find ourselves in an interesting time. A time that has not been seen by most. Shopping malls, movie theaters, and dine-in restaurants are shut down, meanwhile a lot of folks are required to work from home. Cities that were once bustling with traffic at almost every time of the day, are now resemble that of a ghost town. Although many of these conveniences have come to a halt, there are still plenty of opportunities for enjoyment in the great outdoors. In most regions across the United States, outdoor activities are among the only things that have yet to be...

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...