The Lure Lab - Fishing Tackle Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Summer bass fishing is all about getting your bait into the thick stuff. In this video, we break down the top 4 flipping baits for bass fishing this summer, including the best soft plastics and setups for targeting bass in grass, docks, laydowns, brush, and heavy cover. Whether you’re flipping shallow vegetation, pitching to isolated cover, or punching through mats, these summer b...

Send us Fan Mail Summer bass fishing is one of the best times to throw a frog, but not all frogs are created equal. In this video, we break down the top frog baits to throw this summer that are unique, different, and built to help you catch more bass. From hollow body frogs and popping frogs to walking frogs, buzz frogs, and other topwater frog styles, these baits are perfect for fishing grass, li...

Send us Fan Mail Summer bass fishing can be tough, but the right baits can help you catch more fish. In this video, we break down the top 5 bass fishing baits for summer, including topwater walking baits, deep crankbaits, Neko rigs, frogs, and different Texas rig setups. Whether you’re fishing shallow grass, offshore structure, deep ledges, or thick cover, these summer bass fishing techniques will...

Send us Fan Mail Stop overthinking your bait selection! We are breaking down the top jig head minnow baits you need to be throwing to catch bass anywhere in the country. Whether you are fishing the Damiki rig, moping, or utilizing forward-facing sonar, simplifying your soft plastic minnow selection is the key to consistent success on the water. Learn the best minnow profiles, the exact jig heads t...

Send us Fan Mail There are some big changes coming to the Lure Lab here. Some new faces, more content and shorter and more in-depth bait and technique breakdowns. Stay tuned... Thanks for watching! Please comment, like and subscribe!  Check out Serious Angler Network lifestyle and podcast apparel here: https://seriousanglernetwork.com/ Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium P...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about a 12" soft glide bait. The where, when and why anglers should utilize and throw big baits to provoke giant bass into biting.  Garrett from G-Ratt Baits joins us for a conversation about his new 12" Soft Poppa Pete Glidebait.    Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at th...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by Bill Skinner, of Skinner Baits. We are discussing his new topwater plopper-style bait.  This bait was designed to be fished into cover, not around it unlike traditional plopper style baits.  If you're looking for that next best topwater blowup or another whopper plopper alternative, this bait might surprise you.   Here are the links to all the baits and gear...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to catch the biggest bass of your life? In this video, we dive deep into the ultimate "Big Bass Catcher"—the ALL-NEW Berkley Lab Series soft baits! We are thrilled to welcome Nathan Ragsdale, Senior Product Manager of Freshwater Baits at Berkley, to break down the revolutionary science and unmatched scent technology behind these game-changing lures. If you...

Send us Fan Mail We are discussing a brand new wake swimbait coming to the market by  ⁨@yorkcastingtv⁩ .  This Bait is called the Plug and Play and you can literally fish it anywhere and every species is going to eat it this means bass, northern pike and muskie should be aware. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links...

Send us Fan Mail We are talking buzzbait fishing for bass. If and where you should throw a skirted or naked buzzbait with your favorite soft plastic. The best colors for conditions and overall best setup to throw around your favorite buzzbait. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fishing for 10% off your...

Send us Fan Mail We are discussing deep diving jerkbaits today on the lure lab. Specifically the +2 variations, or jerkbaits that dive deeper than the ones that you normally would throw first. We are targetting bass that you cant otherwise unless you are using a jig head minnow. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the link...

Send us Fan Mail It is Bassmaster Classic week in Knoxville, Tennessee.  We are covering which baits I believe will be the top contenders this week for the Classic. From power fishing to finesse will it be one technique or a mix of all of these that takes home the top prize. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to...

Send us Fan Mail This new soft plastic bait can be rigged multiple ways and has already proven that it cashes checks! It has already claimed a top 5 fishing on Lake Okeechobee and it is a straight fish catcher. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fishing for 10% off your whole order: In this episode, we&...

Send us Fan Mail Big bass key in on bluegill, making bluegill swimbaits one of the best ways to target trophy largemouth. In this video, learn how to fish big swimbaits around grass, docks, and cover, plus proven tips to get more bites. If you want to catch bigger bass, this is a must-know technique. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIO...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking about underspins and their power to catch all three major species of bass.  This technique catches bass all over the country and do not worry about size of the bait it will catch them! Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fishing for 10% off your whole order: 📌 Great...

Send us Fan Mail There are FIVE Things that make a spinnerbait one of the most legendary lures on the market.  These five critical elements can make or break your success while throwing a spinnerbait.  We are going to shorten your learning curve today and teach you everything there is to know about buying or building the perfect spinnerbait. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked abou...

Send us Fan Mail Dice baits are the norm for 2026 and into the future, they are no long a fad.  They catch bass, giant bass and this video is going to give you a step by step guide to put more bass in the boat fishing the Xzone GBO. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fishing for 10% off your whole order...

Send us Fan Mail Bass dont just commit to bladed jigs - they crush them! We are breaking down when, where and how to fish the Strike King Thunder Cricket. Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fishing for 10% off your whole order: 📌 Evolution Outdoor BallistiX 3.6 Tray: https://omnia.direct/LLBallistiX3.6...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself scratching your head when you know the jerkbait bite is on, but they wont bite your favorite color?  You might be fishing the wrong color during the wrong conditions.  This episode of the Lure Lab breaks down the right color to throw based on water temperature, forage, sunlight and overall everything happening in the environment around you.  Picking the right...

Send us Fan Mail If you are looking for one soft plastic worm that covers every bass fishing situation, look no further.  This video breaks down why the Cast Fishing Nova worm is extremely versatile and can be used with multiple rigging options and techniques.  We cover how to fish it, when to throw it, and why it works for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass across all conditions and seasons....

Send us Fan Mail Are you fishing your lipless crankbaits all wrong? In this episode, we dive deep into lipless crankbait fishing to help you catch more (and bigger) bass. From the legendary Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap style lures to modern Lipless Crankbaits, we cover the technical skills required to master this versatile lure. We’re joined by Tyler Brinks to discuss why the "rip and pause" te...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the Ned rig with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jeff Gustafson and why it shines when the bite gets tough.  Jeff shares when he picks it up, how he fishes it, and the tiny details that turn pressured fish into bitters.  In this episode, we're covering:  🎣  The Ned Rig  🎣  Joined by Elite Series Pro Jeff Gustafson 📈  These tips and tricks will he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're covering:  🎣 Flat Sided Crankbaits in winter  🎣 We are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bryant Smith 📈 These Tips and Tricks will help you catch more bass Thanks for watching! Please comment, like and subscribe!  Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omnia Fis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're covering: 🎣 Top Baits and Techniques for the Month of January 🎣 We are Joined by  @BassFishingHQ  @mikeybalzz and  @chadsweitzerfishing   📈 These Tips and Tricks Will Help You Catch More Bass Thanks for watching! Please comment, like and subscribe!  Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUSAN...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're covering: 🎣  Winter Blade Bait Fishing - The Whens, Wheres and Whys. 🎣  We are joined by  ⁨@brnowak_fishing⁩   📈  These Tips and Tricks will help you catch more bass Thanks for watching! Please comment, like and subscribe!  Here are the links to all the baits and gear talked about in today's episode: Use "SERIOUS10" at the links to Omn...