1. Jerkbaits: Everything about jerkbaits makes them a particularly great fall fishing lure. Their resemblance to forage species like shad, minnows and perch makes them a prime target during the “fall feedbag” period. Beyond appearance, the subtle, twitchy nature of jerkbaits can help turn negative or neutral fall fish into aggressive ones. Throw jerkbaits all fall long and remember that varying and pausing your retrieve is the best way to garner strikes. Staff Picks: Rapala RipStop Jerkbaits are a signature fall fishing lure that excel in imitating baitfish.2. Spinnerbaits No matter the circum ..read more

Ned Rigs are arguably the most popular bait/rig/presentation in fishing at the moment. The unassuming combination of soft plastic and jig head has re-defined the finesse plastic game and put tons of fish in boats across America. If you have never heard of the venerable rig or are simply looking to learn more, click here! Named for it’s creator Ned Kehde, a finesse-fishing guru hailing from Missouri, the Ned Rig essentially amounts to a small plastic stick or creature bait threaded onto a light jig head. Typically, a mushroom-style jig head is used, though many Ned Rig-specific jig heads have ..read more

Historically speaking, the smallmouth bass has long been regarded as a fall fish. From September through November, anglers targeting heavily-feeding, pre-winter smallmouth can tie into some pretty big numbers of pretty big fish. What many anglers don’t know, however, is that strong late summer smallmouth fishing is already going on across America, it is very accessible for tons of anglers and there’s no reason to wait until the leaves change. If there is one main difference between the late summer and late fall smallmouth bass bites, it is location. As mentioned before, late fall smallmouth a ..read more

Selecting a new fishing rod can be a bittersweet task. The excitement of picking out a new fishing sidekick for years to come should is a happy occasion. Unfortunately, it can end up being a pretty big headache when you don’t exactly know what you are looking for. As you shop for a new fishing rod, understanding some key terms will simplify the buying process. Three terms that you should know as it pertains to rods are action, length and power. Whether you are in the market for a spinning or casting rod, understanding these terms will help you to pick out your new favorite fishing rod! Actio ..read more

When fish head towards the deeper portions of the water column during the summer heat, targeting them becomes a real challenge. When these same fish choose to ignore bolder offerings like deep crankbaits, jigs and the like, it can be infuriating. In times like these, there is really only one solution. Drop shot fishing is the name, finesse fishing is it’s game. To best explain, the drop shot rig is one that consists of a small, finesse-style plastic nose-hooked onto a small to medium-sized hook. Below the hook, a 1-to-2 foot tag end is maintained in order to attach a specialized drop shot wei ..read more

Nothing Says Summer Like Striped Bass Fishing! Striped bass get a lot of love during the spring and fall seasons, and if we are being honest, there is no reason why the summer season has to be any different. Tying into big bass is one of the best ways to have the saltwater fishing summer of your dreams, and you can do so without ever leaving a dock. Right now, striped bass are setting up camp tight to beaches, in coastal estuaries and off jetties over submerged rock and debris. With the right gear and right gameplan, you can treat yourself to some sweet striped bass fishing goodness all summer ..read more

Father’s Day is approaching faster than a largemouth prowling after your frog in the slop, and that means it is time to commence with the Father’s Day Gift Ideas. Whether your dad is a hardcore angler, a casual weekend warrior, or simply one that likes to chill, grill and seek an occasional thrill in the outdoors, then we here at Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors surely have the right Father’s Day gifts for him! Check out our best selection of Father’s Day Gifts Below: Father’s Day Gift Idea #1: Tackle Bundles Are you not entirely sure what dad’s favorite fishing lure is? Do you have trouble whe ..read more

“Two things that stand out from the jump were the weight of the appeal and its ribbed body, which help move water and increase casting ability.” – Josh Douglas, BioSpawn and Bassmaster Elite Series Pro We sat down with BioSpawn and Elite Series pro-Josh Douglas, an angler known for his smallmouth fishing ability, to get the inside scoop on the all-new BioSpawn ExoNed. The 3″ inch Ned Rig style floating soft plastic is brought to you by the team behind other proven bass crushers like the ExoSwim, VileBug, and Plasma Tail. “It also has a nice tail kick and body shimmy similar to the ExoStick, w ..read more

BioSpawn Fishing just launched the all-new VileMinnow, a soft plastic jerkbait engineered with enhanced rigging abilities and natural features designed to catch fish. A bionic replica of a dying baitfish, capable of twitching and darting, the BioSpawn VileMinnow is a newly engineered take on the fluke style soft plastic. An infusion of built-in-a-lab BioScent boosts strikes. Elongated tail for simulated action. And a hook channel for protection through weeds. Best deployed on an EWG hook, rigged weedless through the hook channel. Use short pops along the surface around vegetation. Glide and d ..read more

Learn how to catch more bass during the spawn with Elite series angler and Karl’s pro, Kyle Welcher. As an Alabama angler, Kyle specials in chasing spotted largemouth or spotted bass, but his experience competing across the country has him dialed in on the smallmouth as well. From rigging techniques to the best line and lure options, and last but not least, how to effectively spot and fish a bedded bass.  Rig #1 – Wacky Rigged Worm Of course, the Senko is on Kyle’s list. They can flat-out catch them anywhere. However, the juicy tip was when he mentioned using the more traditional f ..read more