Cold temperatures and short days make bass, and bass anglers, lethargic. But hardy souls who brave the elements are rewarded ...

Swimbaits are great fish catchers, but it takes a lot of work to wring out their potential. A swimbait is a long, soft plastic lure with a deep belly that tapers sharply to a wide, paddle-shaped tail.

Soft plastic swimbaits have become one of my go-to baits. Their versatility and effectiveness mean that there's always one tied on in my boat. But there are several ways to rig them and each way has a ...