One of the best things about fishing in the spring is that it's the best time to catch bass, trout, striped bass, walleyes and even crappie with fast-moving lures.

Swimbaits are great fish catchers, but it takes a lot of work to wring out their potential. A swimbait is a long, soft plastic lure with a deep belly that tapers sharply to a wide, paddle-shaped tail.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay experiment with downsizing their gear to see if specialized swimbaits can trigger strikes from trophy-grade slab crappie.

Fishing techniques focused on bass and panfish using practical methods that work in different conditions. Learn how to adapt ...