Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

The largest part of the pink salmon run hasn’t made it to Snohomish County rivers yet, but it’s certainly time to be ready to catch one. One of the most effective lures for pinks, also called humpies, ...

Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

When a person goes fishing, there are several decisions that need to be made. Where to go, when to go, who to go with, those thoughts all enter the picture. Then when we arrive at the body of water ...

Now that the long, cold winter is finally over and waters are starting to warm and take on a less desolate look, it’s time to get in some of the first good catches of crappies. With every passing year ...

Council Grove: Catfish fair using cut bait near windy flats. Crappie fair near brush and rock banks suspended 10-15 feet deep on jigs and minnows. El Dorado: Trout good using Powerbait, cheese and ...