While soft plastic jig bodies have been holding the attention of most anglers, new tying materials have opened new possibilities for bucktail jigs. Check out any of the local, well-stocked tackle ...

Jeffrey Carrieres, 34, recently began creating and selling an array of colorful bass jigs and other jigheads through his new enterprise, Squanchy’s Lures.

In the south Crappie are already pushed up shallow and other parts of the country aren’t far behind. That means it’s time to tie on a jig and head to your favorite brush pile. If you need a new rod, ...