SPRING WALLEYE FISHING: ADAPT OR FALL BEHINDSpring walleye fishing is built on instability. Water levels rise, stall, and fall back. Clarity shifts overnight. Temperatures creep forward, then reset with the next cold front. It is a season that punishes assumptions.The mistake most anglers make is fi
Rick Clunn Collection Launches at Livingston Lures11 Tournament-Proven Lures Built on Sound, Science, and Legendary PerformanceLivingston Lures is proud to announce the official launch of the Rick Clunn Collection, a lineup of 11 high-performance fishing lures personally tested, refined, and endorse
Menace for Early Season MuskiesWith musky season only weeks away, anglers in the know are already thinking about tactics. Targeting the warmer waters found on the north side of lakes and using downsized bucktails and rattle traps has long been the accepted dogma of post spawn musky fishing. While th
Livingston Lures Releases The BansheeAdvanced Muskie–Pike Crankbait with Variable Weighting and Tuned WanderSAN ANTONIO, TX — March 3rd 2026 — Livingston Lures announces the release of The Banshee, a high-performance muskie–pike crankbait designed by acclaimed musky angler and lure designer Steven P
Livingston Lures Releases The CritterPrecision Downsized Muskie and Pike Lure Built for Pressured Fish, Cold Fronts, Early Season Patterns, and Forward-Facing SonarSAN ANTONIO, TX — March 3rd 2026 — Livingston Lures announces the release of The Critter, a compact, high-performance muskie and pike lu
Livingston Lures Releases The MenaceCompact Rubber Muskie Jerkbait Built for Shad Systems and Forward-Facing SonarSAN ANTONIO, TX — March 3rd 2026 — Livingston Lures announces the release of The Menace, a versatile rubber muskie and pike jerkbait designed by acclaimed angler and lure designer Steven
Dialing In When Conditions Are UnfamiliarBy Rick ClunnEvery angler eventually faces the same challenge. You launch the boat on unfamiliar water, or the conditions look nothing like they did the last time you were there. The weather shifts. The fish seem disconnected from structure. Patterns that nor
Livingston Lures RachelThe suspending crankbait that fishes like a jerkbait when muskies will not commitIf you have ever had a muskie follow a bait all the way in and refuse to eat, you already understand the problem. You can see the fish. You know it is interested. But it will not convert. That is
Suspended Tigers How to Target Open Water Tiger Muskies with PrecisionTiger muskies are not built to live small.In big reservoirs and natural lakes, especially those rich with pelagic forage like shad or cisco, mature tiger muskies abandon traditional structure and roam open basins in suspension. No
Winter Fishing and Forward Facing SonarCold water and winter weather push fish of all species deep. Bass, muskie, pike, and walleye slide into their cold season haunts as water temperatures plunge. That shift makes locating baitfish and the predators shadowing them far more challenging than simply p
Kent Brown and the West Coast Bass Fishing LegacyFrom Demo Tanks to Delta Legends, the Stories That Built a RegionWest Coast bass fishing has always felt a little different.Different fisheries. Different personalities. A different kind of grind.And if you want to understand how it all evolved, from
How Planer Boards WorkIn trolling, positioning is everything. Planer boards are not about adding more gear to your spread. They are about controlling where and how your lures run, making them the difference between failure and success.Planer boards use the forward motion of your boat, whether powere
Rick Clunn’s Winter Bass Fishing Strategy ExplainedRick Clunn’s winter bass fishing approach centers on three core principles: fish vertically, extend the pause, and keep the bait above the fish. Rather than covering water horizontally, Clunn isolates depth on creek channel swings and steep structur
Rick Clunn and the Power of the Pause: Why Livingston Lures Match a Legendary MindsetRick Clunn is one of the most influential figures in the history of bass fishing. A four-time Bassmaster Classic champion with more than five decades of competitive experience, Clunn is known not only for winning to
Denny Brower on Fish Tales: The Real Story Behind Pitching, Flipping, and Tournament Level Boat ControlFish Tales with Byron Velvick is built on one simple promise: real talk, real tactics, and the stories that actually shaped modern bass fishing. In this episode, Byron sits down with longtime frien
Winter bass fishing is not for everyone. Most anglers pack away their gear long before the cold of January arrives. While choosing to sit winter out until spring may be comfortable, anglers who do, miss some serious opportunities. For those willing to endure the cold and put in the work, the rewards
The 80/20 Rule of Bass Fishing and Why Triggering Strikes Matters More Than Everything ElseBass fishing has become increasingly complicated. Every season introduces new baits, new theories, and new debates over details that often have very little impact on actual results. Anglers argue over skirt st
Fish Tales Podcast Recap: Byron Velvick Kicks Off 2026 With a “Best Of” Year-in-ReviewByron Velvick opened 2026 by doing what Fish Tales has quickly become best at: slowing down long enough to appreciate the stories that stick. In the first episode of the new year (recorded Monday, January 5, 2026),
Byron Velvick: Mastering Big Bait Bass FishingByron Velvick has left an indelible mark on bass fishing with his expertise in big bait fishing. Renowned for his record-setting achievements and innovative lure designs, Velvick shares his insights on using large swim baits like the Livingston Lures Ven
Anthony Gagliardi: Versatile Bass Fishing in the Post-SpawnAnthony Gagliardi, a renowned bass fishing angler, is celebrated for his versatility, particularly during the dynamic post-spawn period in spring. As fish transition from spawning to post-spawn, a multitude of patterns—such as shad and herri
Rick Clunn Bass Blaster Interview: Bass Fishing Legend Insists "I Never Retired" Before NPFL Return at Age 80In a monumental "3 Questions" feature on the influential Bass Blaster newsletter, four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn shared candid insights on his 2026 return to full-time tourn
In the Mind of the Master: Rick Clunn Reflects on Bass Fishing Legends, Classic Wins, and Winter Jerkbait TacticsIn the latest episode of the Fishtails podcast, host Byron Velvick welcomes back bass fishing icon Rick Clunn for the monthly "In the Mind of the Master" segment. This candid conversation
Winter Tiger Muskie Fishing: The Best Winter Spots, Patterns, and Lures to Catch Tiger MuskiesWinter tiger muskie fishing is one of the most overlooked opportunities in freshwater angling. While most species slow down when water temperatures dive, tiger muskies remain active predators throughout Dec
Modern technology continues to expand into every area of our lives. From the workplace to the home, digital products and smart technology have taken over. Now, high-tech items are arriving on our banks and in boats to boost our fishing too...Recreational fishing has always blended patience, skill an