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June 17, 2026

Gene Larew’s Bass Shooter was designed to be ‘shot’ back up under docks where bass hide.

Shoot that thang!

If skipping simply frustrates you — or perhaps you’re teaching kids or other beginners — don’t fret; take a page from the crappie angler’s handbook and “shoot” your baits under the cover. […]

Constructed of high-floating, 10X Tough ElaZtech™ material, this first-of-its-kind soft-plastic surface popper sports a cupped face that pops, spits and chugs along the surface for maximum fish-calling attraction. […]

Live minnows are extremely productive baits when crappie are in deeper water, and dying them brighter colors often draws even more strikes.

Bait dynamics for crappie

Jeff Burleson

Golden shiners are deadly baits for crappie, but sometimes the fish would rather eat a green minnow than a natural-colored one. So don’t be afraid to dye your minnows when searching for slabs. […]

Let LED’s light up your night

Terry Madewell

Not all lights for after-dark fishing are created equal, and variables such as style, color and brightness require choices. Rango Plemmons has been fishing for crappie at night since 1970 and has seen a thing or two about lights. […]

Minnow managment is key to after-dark crappie fishing success

Terry Madewell

Bait for nocturnal crappie fishing seems to be one area where fishermen actually agree — a rarity in the sport. The vast majority use and trust live minnows for the best results. […]

Braided line is typically used when fishing lipless crankbaits, but often, it’s tied to a 15- to 20-pound fluorocarbon leader.

Tips for targeting reds with lipless baits

Dusty Wilson

While tying on a lipless crankbait and giving it a toss may sound simple enough, a few gear and lure tweaks will help you the most out of your experience. […]

The areas around the mouths of the Pamlico, Bay and Neuse rivers fill up with redfish in June.

Trap some Inner Banks reds

Dusty Wilson

In June, the Pamlico, Bay, and Neuse rivers are redfish hotspots for North Carolina anglers. […]

Stephen Fields likes to fish a lipless crankbait on the high end of the tide for redfish.

Rattle up Lowcountry reds

Dusty Wilson

In June, lowcountry fishing guide Capt. Stephen Fields said it’s tough to beat LIVETARGET Rattlebaits for catching aggressive redfish near flooded grass and oyster rakes. […]

Dolphin: Nothing in the ocean grows faster

Jerry Dilsaver

Many people think of the mammal when they hear the word “dolphin”, and about 20 to 30 years ago, restaurants began calling them by their Hawaiian name, Mahi Mahi, so diners wouldn’t be confused. […]

Don’t overlook anything when targeting dolphin

Jerry Dilsaver

Experienced dolphin anglers know that anything they see in the ocean that offers any type of change is a good place to find mahi. […]