Topic 1: Advanced System for Jig Fishing - Many anglers see jigs on the tackle shop wall and choose them based on little more than brand recognition and initial appearance. Matt Herren thinks that is a mistake. The same jig that works in brush doesnÕt come through grass well, and vice versa. Everything from line-tie position to hook size to skirt design makes a difference and heÕs fine tuned a system to take advantage of those distinctions.

Topic 2: Balsa Baits; the Lost Art of Fishing Wood - Plastic crankbaits dominate the market, and while they catch plenty of fish, there are times when the additional buoyancy of balsa makes a difference, especially in terms of deflection characteristics and the ability to come through cover. Herren has been a balsa devotee for years, and has even designed some, and he'll show you why and where they make a difference.