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April 30, 2026

Wide-gap hooks are best for tube rigging, as they allow sufficient space for the plastic body without impeding hook sets.

Tempting Tubes

April 1, 2012 David A. Brown

Designed to imitate a range of forage, tubes are among the most versatile and productive baits in a bass angler’s arsenal. […]

John Harrison believes the key to catching crappie like this one is to work cover from the outside to the inside to keep from spooking crappie in the heart of the cover.

Jump Start

March 29, 2011 Chris Ginn

In the same vein as wondering why somebody would want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, I asked John Harrison why anybody would want to jump out of a perfectly good boat. […]

Frequent passing shots are often the result of calling that just doesn’t sound quite right to the ducks.

Hooked on Quack

December 28, 2007 Todd Masson

The water was high, but it wouldn’t be for long. […]