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Blade Bait Fishing: The Cold-Water Vertical Jig That Catches Both Ways

October 16, 2026 by CastDepth Editorial Team

10 min read

The first cold front of fall does something predictable to your local lake. The bass and walleye that were chasing moving baits all summer … Read more

Categories Fishing Techniques, Freshwater Fishing, Lure Guides Tags blade bait, cold water bass fishing, fall bass fishing, fishing lures, vertical jigging, walleye fishing

Crankbait Fishing for Beginners: Depth, Retrieval, and When to Use One

July 22, 2026 by CastDepth Editorial Team

8 min read

You’ve tried soft plastics. Maybe you’ve worked a jerkbait or two. Now someone mentioned crankbaits as if they’re some kind of Swiss Army knife … Read more

Categories Fishing Techniques, Getting Started Tags bass fishing, crankbaits, fishing lures, hard baits, square bill crankbait

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