diving fishing lures IMS clear waters of the Great Lakes HERCULES Shallow Diving Minnow Lures

If you want to fish with treble hooks, bending down the barbs will make your life (and the fishes' lives) easier

It's the type of rod you'd reach for if you wanted something dedicated for fishing jigs, soft plastics, and other vertical presentation baits

As always, youll need a pair of disgorgers to easily unhook the fish and return them quickly

Given that brand new Mud Puppies are still on the market and sell for under $20, a vintage Mud Puppy is affordable to most anglers

A short cast will help you detect bites easier, and increase the chances of you landing your fish

They are most often used in conjunction with a fishing rod, though some specialized reels are mounted on crossbows or to boat gunwales or transoms