We're flat line trolling with the silver/purple, and the gold American Smelt crankbaits fishing for lake trout. We're fishing the Niagara Bar on a fairly calm day (and the bugs are out in full force).

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

When trolled at slow to moderate speeds, the distinctive wide wiggle action has been drawing strikes longer than I’ve been alive. The split-tail design simulates an erratic baitfish action that even ...

It's bright and early, and we're out here on Lake Ontario flat line trolling for lake trout. We had every fisherman's good luck sign come true: got a hook up on the first cast! Water temp is 41 ...