Carolina rig fishing for bass can be effective throughout the year and at a wide range of depths, but it works best in more than 10 feet of water after bass are done spawning. A Carolina rig can be a ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Terms such as "Texas-rigged worm," "Carolina-rigged lizard" or "wacky rig" are part of a bass angler's everyday lexicon. But to a beginner, the experienced anglers might as well be ...

Captain Mike Gerry and other guides remind area bass anglers that the Carolina rig, somewhat forgotten in recent years by many who have switched to swimbaits and bladed jigs, is still one of the most ...

Fishing line is easily one of the most overlooked aspects of putting together a quality bass-catching rig. Most anglers figure out what kind of bait they want to throw, grab their rod, and go to ...

1. In Lakeland, at Saddle Creek, crickets and grass shrimp have been a big seller for bluegill and shellcracker on Lake Bonny and out at Tenoroc on Picnic Lake. Lake Parker has been yielding bass on ...

Like many hobbies, fishing can be as complicated as we make it. Most trips can be successful with just a few hooks, some worms and a handful of trusty lures. But fishing also provides plenty of ...

Throughout generations of fishing, anglers have adopted favorite techniques. Some techniques for specific situations and others for a more general approach. Weather and season play a big part in ...

Oct. 6—As overnight temperatures cool, bass action begins to heat up on local waters large and small. The fish are easing their way into their annual fall pattern, signaling one of the hottest times ...

Soft plastic lures are versatile for catching bass, partly because of the variety of ways you can rig them. Proper rigging style depends on the presentation you desire. That often depends on the type ...