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MLF Pros: What's Your Go-To Lure?

When all else fails, here's what these pros tie on.

Every bass angler faces this question.

What is your go-to lure to throw when all else fails?

With the help of Major League Fishing staff, we asked that question to Bass Pro Tour anglers Alton Jones, James Watson, Anthony Gagliardi and Jeff Sprague at a recent tournament stop.

You might be surprised by their answers.


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