Nathan Brooks, executive producer of the “Kentucky Afield” television show, holds a 37-inch striped bass caught from Lake Cumberland last April on a swimbait. Swimbaits are an effective lure in spring ...

Anglers with a bit of salt in their hair remember fondly the venerable Sassy Shad, the paddle-tailed, shad-shaped soft plastic wonder that caught practically anything that swims. In the fishing lure ...

Editor's Note: In this two-part series we examine the role size plays in selecting the right swimbait for your fishing. Elite Series pro, Byron Velvick, will offer his perspective on why he likes big ...