Rapala Mavrik A Go-To Jerkbait for Walleyes
There are a lot of different ways to catch walleyes, but if you ask me what technique gets me the most excited, it’s hard to beat throwing a jerkbait. There’s just something about watching a big walleye absolutely crush a bait that’s darting through shallow…
Big Paddle Tails, Giant Walleyes: Why the Big Bite Suicide Shad Is Always Rigged on My Rod
There are certain lures that simply earn a permanent place in the boat. They catch fish consistently, they adapt to changing conditions, and they continue to produce whether you’re fishing your home waters or…
When to Talon Down vs. Spot-Lock: Efficiency on the Water
There’s one thing I’ve learned over a lifetime of fishing—it’s that efficiency catches fish. The more dialed-in your boat control is, the more time your bait is in the strike zone, and that’s…
The Walleye Reel Upgrade Every Angler Should Consider
For years, walleye anglers have gravitated toward using a smaller walleye reel. The thinking was simple: smaller reels are lighter, more compact, and perfectly suited for jigging…
Devils Lake: The Lake That Keeps Getting Better
There are certain fisheries across North America that earn legendary status over time. Places where the stories seem almost too good to be true. Giant walleyes. Endless structure. Massive…
Live Bait vs. Jerkbaits For Walleyes
By Jeff Simpson There are few debates in walleye fishing that have lasted longer than live bait versus artificial lures. If you’ve spent any time chasing walleyes in the fall, you’ve probably…
