Tube jigs are a staple of crappie fishing ... The lure mimics a well-known baitfish, thanks to a minnow-shaped head that appeals to clear-water crappie. Its wire keeper holds soft-plastic trailers ...

This rig is sort of a hybrid between a tungsten jig and a spoon with a minnow head. The spoon gets down quickly, which is great in relatively deep water, but the small hook on the chain dropper ...

The unique shape also helps reduce snagging in rocks as easily as a standard ball-head jig. Lauri Rapala—credited for creating the world’s first floating minnow lure—using a shoemaker’s ...

The latest Texas Fishing Report for selected parts of the state as provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.