Changelog
2026-08-05
- Added the Missile Baits Buzz Wagon Buzzbait to the shop and the buzzbait technique guide — a skirtless skipping buzzbait built around a soft-plastic trailer.
2026-08-04
- Updated the technique guide: Walking Baits — new loop-knot and leader guidance, upsized trebles, and a downsizing cue for slick-calm water.
2026-08-02
- Published a new editorial feature — Three for August: bug baits, buzzbaits, and mid-strolling, with why each one works in late summer and what to tie on.
2026-07-30
- Published the Monthly Tackle Report: Bass Tackle Intelligence Report — August 2026 — urchin availability and pricing, tungsten cost pressure, ICAST's official winners, and the Champlain Top 10 read.
2026-07-25
- Added Lure Files No. 002 — The Creme Wiggle Worm: the 1949 kitchen-stove soft plastic that started every Texas, wacky, Ned, and dropshot rig on the site.
2026-07-19
- Added a new technique guide: Cheb Rig (Cheburashka) — the Russian-born modular weight system, now on US shelves via Eurotackle’s Switch Rig.
- Published a new editorial feature — World Tour: Bass Tackle Beyond Japan (Molix, Fiiish, Savage Gear, and the Cheburashka rig).
2026-07-18
- Added a new technique guide: Jig Strolling (Jigsuto) — the JDM mid-column jig technique, with a companion JDM shop list.
2026-07-17
- Published an ICAST 2026 Special Edition — Best of Show Floor Report.
2026-07-16
- Published an ICAST 2026 Special Edition — Day 3 Floor Report.
2026-07-15
- Published an ICAST 2026 Supplement — Kestrel Ultimate Launch Update.
- Published an ICAST 2026 Special Edition — Day 2 Floor Report.
2026-07-14
- Started this changelog so visitors can see what’s new.
- Linked technique names on lake pages (e.g., Lake Higgins) directly to their matching technique guides.
- Added Lure Files, a new section showcasing historic lures, starting with the Buel Spoon (1848).
- Published an ICAST 2026 Special Edition — Day 1 Floor Report.
2026-07-11
- Published the first Monthly Tackle Report: Bass Tackle Intelligence Report — July 2026.
2026-07
- Added and expanded lake-specific pages with seasonal patterns and lure recommendations.
- Added new technique guides and shop collections covering spinnerbaits, frogs, lipless crankbaits, minnow rigging, scope shot, raid roller, hover rig, mid-strolling, glide baits, Alabama rig, spy bait, and more.
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