A Ned rig is a near-nothing bait composed of a small soft-plastic lure rigged on a jig ... population is always on the prowl looking for crawfish, baitfish, and other forage.

Lakes and streams around the state remain the place to be for anglers and others seeking relief from warm temperatures.

Fishing tip: Always pay close attention to what the bait is doing as it comes through the water column. If it bumps a limb or grass, pausing the retrieve will often allow the bait to float free before ...

So when your target species refuses to hit a soft-plastic, consider a more ... Virtually any natural bait works well with this rig for targeting various big gamefish. From baitfish to crawfish, ...

Most other techniques won’t be very effective if you’re not using the right type of soft plastic. But the Texas rig seems to shine no matter what you want to throw. Swimbaits, stick baits, creature ...

I'll use this drop shot rig for fishing bigger pools and some ... "Normally, I'll use the smallest size for a soft plastic imitation of a crawfish, which is about 23/4 inches," Samsel said.

You can also rig a crawfish body onto a heavy weedless jig ... times before pulling it in for the next flip or pitch. When fishing plastic on a deep rock pile or point, you want your lure to ...

Learn More › Ever since bass fishing became ... around waiting for a crawfish or baitfish to present a good feeding opportunity. Since the Carolina rig allows your soft plastic to hover a ...

Plastic crayfish. Another big-time fish catcher ... to avoid choking on the pincers). Ned rigs. These baits are relative newcomers to the bass scene, having become popular over the past half ...

Yes, the debate on the best bass fishing lure could last forever. But while the rest of the anglers are arguing, I’m packing up my one bass lure—a soft plastic stick bait— and I’m going ...