Step-by-step technique guides for common fishing methods, rigs, knots, and lure presentations.
If you’ve ever watched an experienced angler pull a walleye from the water, you know they’re not just another freshwater fish. Walleye fight hard, … Read more
You cast your walking bait across a grass edge and a bass explodes on it — a huge splash, a boil you can see … Read more
You can cast, you can change baits, and on a good day you can even catch a couple of fish on a spinnerbait. Then … Read more
You pull up to a lake, park, and walk to the water. You look out. Open water in every direction, and you have no … Read more
You picked up a rod-and-reel combo — or inherited one from a grandparent’s garage — and the reel on top is a rounded thing … Read more
You bought your first rod and reel, maybe a tackle box with a handful of lures and a bag of worms. You’re ready to … Read more
Rain Can Help Fishing, But Storms Change the Rules Rain can make fishing better, but a storm can make fishing dangerous fast. That is … Read more
You walk into the tackle shop, find the hook wall, and stop. Hundreds of hooks hang in small packets. Aberdeen, octopus, siwash, 8/0, 4/0, … Read more
You’ve reeled the fish in. You can see it splashing a few feet from the bank or the boat. And then it’s gone — … Read more
Learn how to keep fishing bait alive on the way to the lake: minnow, worm, and cricket transport rules, water choices, aeration, and storage tips for beginners.
