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Fishing Articles & Expert Tips
Improve your fishing skills with guides on techniques, species identification, seasonal strategies, and the latest fishing technology.
Topwater Fishing: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about topwater fishing — lure types, retrieves, best conditions, and target species.
March 10, 2026
Jig Fishing: Techniques, Tips, and Best Practices
Master jig fishing for bass, walleye, and more. Covers football jigs, flipping jigs, swim jigs, and finesse jigs.
March 8, 2026
Fishing with Soft Plastics: Rigs, Baits, and Strategies
How to fish soft plastics effectively — worms, creature baits, swimbaits, and the best rigs for each.
March 6, 2026
Crankbait Fishing: How to Choose and Fish Crankbaits
A complete guide to crankbait fishing — shallow, medium, and deep divers, color selection, and seasonal strategies.
March 4, 2026
The Ned Rig: Why It Catches Everything
How to fish the Ned Rig — the finesse technique that works on virtually every freshwater species.
March 2, 2026
Best Bass Fishing Techniques for Beginners
Learn the top bass fishing techniques that every beginner angler should know, from Texas rigging to crankbait retrieval.
March 1, 2026
Drop Shot Fishing: Setup, Technique, and Tips
Master the drop shot rig for bass, walleye, and panfish. Covers rigging, bait selection, and presentation.
February 28, 2026
Tube Bait Fishing for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass
How to rig and fish tube baits — one of the most effective lures for bass in clear, rocky water.
February 26, 2026
Jerkbait Fishing: Techniques for All Seasons
How to fish jerkbaits for bass, pike, musky, and more. Covers cadence, pauses, and seasonal adjustments.
February 24, 2026
Live Bait Fishing: The Ultimate Guide
Everything about live bait fishing — minnows, worms, shrimp, crickets, and how to rig them for different species.
February 22, 2026
Trolling: Techniques, Speed, and Gear Setup
How to troll effectively for walleye, striped bass, salmon, and more. Covers speed, depth, and lure selection.
February 20, 2026
How to Identify Freshwater Fish Species
A complete guide to identifying common freshwater fish species including bass, trout, walleye, catfish, and panfish.
February 20, 2026
Fishing with Bucktails: Jigs, Lures, and Techniques
How to fish bucktail jigs and lures for striped bass, musky, flounder, and other gamefish.
February 18, 2026
Fly Fishing Techniques: A Beginner to Advanced Guide
Learn fly fishing from the basics to advanced techniques — casting, nymphing, streamer fishing, and dry fly presentation.
February 16, 2026
Spinner Fishing: Inline Spinners and Spinnerbaits Explained
How to fish inline spinners and spinnerbaits for trout, bass, pike, and panfish in rivers and lakes.
February 14, 2026
PowerBait Fishing: Tips for Stocked Trout and More
How to rig and fish PowerBait for trout in stocked lakes and ponds. Covers colors, rigs, and best practices.
February 12, 2026
Nymphing: Euro Nymphing, Indicator, and Tight-Line Techniques
Master nymphing for trout — the most productive fly fishing method. Covers Euro, indicator, and tight-line approaches.
February 10, 2026
Seasonal Fishing Tips: How to Catch More Fish Year-Round
Discover the best fishing strategies for every season — spring, summer, fall, and winter — to maximize your time on the water.
February 10, 2026
Streamer Fishing: How to Catch Big Trout on Streamers
Streamer techniques for targeting large trout and other predatory fish. Covers patterns, retrieves, and water types.
February 8, 2026
Night Fishing: Tips, Safety, and Best Species to Target
A complete guide to night fishing — what species to target, gear setup, safety tips, and techniques that work after dark.
February 6, 2026
Jigging: Vertical Jigging, Blade Baits, and Jigging Spoons
How to jig effectively for walleye, crappie, bass, and more. Covers vertical jigging, blade baits, and jigging spoons.
February 4, 2026
Spoon Fishing: Casting, Trolling, and Jigging with Spoons
How to fish spoons for pike, trout, redfish, and more. Covers casting spoons, trolling spoons, and jigging spoons.
February 2, 2026
Bottom Fishing: Rigs, Baits, and Techniques
How to bottom fish for catfish, flounder, snapper, and other bottom-dwelling species. Covers rigs and bait selection.
January 31, 2026
Spider Rigging for Crappie: Setup and Techniques
How to spider rig for crappie — multiple rod setups, trolling speed, jig selection, and finding schools.
January 29, 2026
Fishing Tournament Tips: How to Compete and Win
Essential tips for fishing tournament success, from pre-fishing strategies to weigh-in day preparation and live well management.
January 28, 2026
Sight Fishing: How to Spot and Catch Fish on the Flats
Master sight fishing for redfish, bonefish, cobia, and bass. Covers polarized glasses, approach, and casting accuracy.
January 27, 2026
Drift Fishing: Techniques for Rivers, Bays, and Open Water
How to drift fish effectively for flounder, walleye, and other species. Covers drift socks, rigs, and bait presentation.
January 25, 2026
LiDAR Fish Measurement: How Technology is Changing Fishing
Learn how LiDAR technology on modern smartphones is revolutionizing the way anglers measure and record their catches.
January 15, 2026
Top 10 Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know
Master these essential fishing knots for tying hooks, lures, leaders, and line-to-line connections. Step-by-step instructions included.
January 5, 2026