Fishing Guides

Katfish Country Dragon Gliders catfish dragging and trolling weights
What time of day is best for catfish?
Flathead and channel catfish are mostly night feeders, but blue catfish will sometimes bite in the open during the day -- here's what Missouri's MDC says about each, and how... Read more...
Submersible green fishing light glowing under dark water at night
Does moon phase matter for night crappie fishing?
Moon phase has a real but small effect on catch rates, and it varies from lake to lake. Many crappie guides who fish lights still favor darker nights, but where... Read more...
Glow Magnet light glowing green under dark water at night, beside the boat
How to fish a green light for crappie at night
Set the light after dark, give the spot time, and fish the edge where the glow fades out. Here's how anglers work a submersible green light for crappie, and why... Read more...
WOW Grub 2" Soft Plastic Fishing Grubs
What color crappie jig to throw in muddy, stained or clear water
Opaque, bold colors for muddy and stained water; natural, translucent colors for clear water -- and why the color you pick can look different once it's a few feet down. Read more...
Snowball's Bait Tonic StankZapp
What makes catfish bait smell stronger
Catfish find bait mostly by smell, so the baits that work best are oily, bloody or doctored with something pungent -- here's what state fisheries agencies say actually works. Read more...
Katfish Country Dragon Gliders - Catfish Trolling & Dragging Weights, 3 Pack
How to drag cut bait for catfish
Dragging cut bait behind a slow-moving boat covers more water than anchoring and is a proven summer pattern for blue and channel catfish -- here's how to rig it, how... Read more...
Crappie Country Tungsten Jig Head
Fishing a crappie jig with forward-facing sonar
Forward-facing sonar shows you crappie and your jig in real time, out in front of the boat. How to set it up, how to present a jig without spooking the... Read more...
Crappie Country Chenille Jigs
How to fish a jig for crappie, season by season
A small jig is the one crappie lure that works all year. What weight to tie on, how deep to fish it each season, how to work it, and what... Read more...
Snowball's Bait Tonic StankZapp
Cut bait for catfish: which fish, how to cut it, and how to rig it
Fresh cut bait is the most popular way to catch blue and channel catfish. Which baitfish work best, how to cut them so they put scent in the water, the... Read more...
Snowball's Bait Tonic AquaZapp
How to keep shad alive in a livewell or bait tank
Shad are the best bait in most Southern reservoirs and the hardest to keep alive. The tank, the water, the temperature and the load that keep them lively all day. Read more...