fishing lures
Gear
9 New Hard Baits from ICAST 2026
Soft plastics may have drawn much of the attention at ICAST 2026, but lure makers also unveiled an impressive collection of new hard baits. Here are nine crankbaits, topwaters, swimbaits and other hard-bodied lures that caught the attention of Hook & Barrel.
Fishing
How a 20-Year-Old Japanese Bait Took Over ICAST 2026
Urchin baits have been in use across the Pacific for the best part of two decades, but in 2026 they truly arrived on these shores.
Fishing
6 Classic Topwater Bass Baits Every Angler Should Know
From the Jitterbug to the Snag Proof Frog, these six classics helped define surface fishing for largemouths.
Fishing
Best Trout Lures for Spring: 3 Proven Picks for Cold, High Water
If you're looking for the best trout lures for spring, start with these three proven picks for cold, stained water.
Fishing
Is the New Lab Series Berkley's Most Advanced Soft Bait Ever?
Berkley launches its new Lab Series with three soft bait models designed to catch highly pressured fish
