Spring Fishing in May: Multi Species Action on Jigs!
Posted by Walt Matan, Chief Lure Designer, Custom Jigs & Spins and B-Fish-N Tackle on May 11th 2021
We love spring fishing and May is one of the best times of year to go fishing. Fishing each May is exciting to me because there are so many different species to fish for and so many different techniques to use, the possibilities are endless! In May all species start getting active, so whether you are looking to catch fish for fun or for the frying pan, this May's for you!
A lot of times I have a plan in mind but by the time I hit the water the plan has changed. I dream of getting to one of my favorite fishing spots, but when I get there, somebody else has beat me to it. Or, I t
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Best Walleye Lures Right Now - Plastic and a Whole Lot More!
Posted by Walt Matan, Chief Lure Designer on Apr 18th 2021
Each Spring walleye and sauger move upriver to spawn and are readily catch-able within the first five miles of the dam. While they can be very susceptible to live bait at this time of year, more than ever however, when the water is cold if you are after walleye and sauger you need to add jig and plastic and a few more lures to your arsenal.Ringworms work great for catching walleye
If you are thinking of trying plastic for the first time, a Ringworm is a top choice. Ringworms catch numbers and size easily. Walleye and sauger that nip or mouth your jig and minnow will attack a Ringworm. Thi
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The AuthentX Craze - The Best Plastic for Walleye?
Posted by Walt Matan, Chief Lure Designer on Mar 31st 2021
What is the AuthentX Craze? It's a new sensation sweeping fish nation...walleye and sauger love plastic! And B Fish N Tackle AuthentX Moxi's, Pulse-R's, Ribb-Finn's, Ringworms, Paddletails and K-Grubs are what you need to drive them sauger and walleye CRA-ZEE! In our opinion these are the best plastics for walleye. But don’t take our word for it, try our five best tips.
Are you fishing where the walleyes are?
But Walt, I bought a bag of your miracle AuthentX soft plastics and can't catch a fish on them. What am I doing wrong?
First off, you need to go fishing right now on a river with
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The Best Glow Jigs & Spoons to use for Ice Fishing for Walleye, Crappie & Perch!
Posted by Walt Matan, Chief Lure Designer on Mar 1st 2021
"You gonna fish your way, I gonna fish mine!"
- Poppee
Poppee always fished way different than me. I was always, thinking, drilling, grabbing a different rod and generally panicking that if the fish weren't gonna bite soon, it would be a tough day and THEN WE WOULD HAVE TO FACE MY MOM WITHOUT FISH FOR THE FRYER!
Poppee would just be sitting there, seemingly doing nothing, almost mocking me and my efforts. He'd be drinking coffee, eating cookies, dozing off...then his rod would buckle and a fish would pop out his hole. That's why he was Poppee, always popping fish!We’re one of th
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Enjoy the Beautiful Fall Colors and the Best Fall Walleye Baits!
Posted by Walt Matan, Chief Lure Designer on Oct 4th 2020
When I was a kid we didn't have much. It was a big deal to go for a drive out in the country and go apple picking. My mom was so happy. "Just look at the beautiful Fall colors", she would say.
Once at the apple orchard, we'd take the tractor ride out to the fields. "It's so beautiful here, just smell that fresh air, look at the trees, where's my camera...those were happy times.
While she was excited about nature, my father Poppee and I were excited about one thing...apples!
Me and Poppee just love apples
The plan was to eat as many apples as we could humanly stuff into our mouths, as fast as
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