These are the crankbaits, plastics, jigs, spoons, and spinners fishing editor John Merwin would choose above all others, broken down by species. Are your favorites on his list? Table of contents: Bass Lures

1. Rattlin' Chug Bug
2. X-Rap
3. Crystal Minnow
4. Zara Spook
5. Rapala DT Crankbait
6. Snag-Proof Original Frog
7. Senko
8. Trick Worm
9. Zoom Fluke
10. Rat-L-Trap
11. White Spinnerbait
12. Jaw-Breaker Spoon
13. Jig-and-Pig
14. Booyah Pond Buzz Buzzbait

Trout Lures

1. Flatfish
2. Rooster Tail
3. Panther Martin