Lure makers have upped the ante again for 2008, bringing to market a number of innovative new lures, while some old favorites return in brand-new versions. What follows are details on the hot new baits you'll want to check out this fishing season.

Bandit 700 Series Crankbait -- Bandit's 700 Series deep-diving crankbait has a weight-transfer feature that improves casting and fishability. Weight moves to the back of the bait on casts for maximum distance, and forward during the retrieve. Its unique nose design produces a tight wobble; the lure comes in 12 different colors. (www.banditlures.com)