The soft-plastic lure fluttered and kicked like a struggling frog across the weed mat and into the open pocket. Then, with the abrupt swirl that never gets old, a solid bass rose in a boiling strike.

Siren Lure, who has won three of five starts since being claimed for $50,000 on May 8, will make his first appearance in nearly four months in the $75,000 Impressive Luck II Handicap at Santa Anita.

In our sport, no piece of gear is probably scrutinized, inquired about, second-guessed or glorified more than the lure. “What did you catch ‘em on?” and “What color?” might be two of the most ...

One of the interesting things in talking with many of these makers—aside from the competitive nature of the business—is that there is a good deal of sharing of ...

In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass ...