Fishing

Fishing spoons are a very effective lure that anglers will employ when fishing for species such as bass, trout, crappie, northern pike, muskellunge and others. The lure acquired its name from its...

Any double hook rig works well when the angler has gotten into a school of feeding fish and wants to maximize the catch. The rig also works well on slow fishing days when the need is to present a...

A surf fishing rig has to hold its position off a beach where the wave action begins to get heavy. The fish in this feeding zone are ocean dwellers that have come in for the food that is stirred...

The multiple-hook bottom rigs present the bait to fish at several points above the bottom. The bait is presented to fish as free-floating prey. Bottom rigs are highly flexible in design and should...

Want to catch a fish? You need to know how to connect a fishing hook to the line that comes from the reel and rod. Knowing the right knot and right rig to make that connection goes a long way...

Zoom bait is a versatile bait that maneuvers successfully around weeds and wood. Giving the bait slight action by tugging the line as the bait falls to the floor of the water bed will attract...

Anyone new to angling should learn the most basic fishing rigs. By knowing how to rig a hook under a fishing float and how to set up a split-shot rig, you will have the ability to fish in a...

The cigar weight is generally used when fishing a rocky or hard-sand bottom. This type of weight is also ideal in fast-moving waters when the angler wants to float light bait into the water...

The down rig is designed to present the bait to fish that range and feed above the bottom. It presents the bait to those fish in the natural condition of free-floating prey. All down rigs are...

Fishing beads serve three purposes for anglers: they provide a buffer between moving parts of a rig, such as between a sliding weight and swivel; they provide flotation for sections of a rigged...

Sinkers get the bait down to a depth where the fish are biting. Egg or pyramid sinkers are an essential tool in the tackle box when you are bottom fishing for species such as catfish in freshwater...

Trolling is a very effective method for locating and catching striped bass and bluefish. Trolling allows anglers to cover large areas quickly in search of actively feeding fish, and is especially...

This knot is often used to attach an offshore snap swivel to a double line, so that trolling leaders and other pre rigged baits can be changed quickly. You could also use a Uni or a Clinch Knot...

Have you ever lost the fish of a lifetime due to a poorly tied knot? If the answer is yes, then you more than likely need another lesson in knot tying. There are myriad knots that can be used when...

Many anglers want to fish deeper but do not want to buy expensive Bottom Bouncers. This article with assist with that dilemma.

At some point, an individual that takes up fishing should learn how to tie fishing knots. A good knot to start with is the clinch knot. This all-purpose knot joins a fishing line to terminal...

Plastic worms are versatile lures that catch in a variety of circumstances. One reason these worms are so versatile is the fact that the same worm can be rigged in different ways. A...

Black drum are salt water fish that are very fun to catch and also provide a great table fare. With a few easy steps you can increase the amount and size of back drum you catch.

You want to go fishing but hate the wait for the fish to bite? Looking for a little adventure? Try this the next time you take the kids fishing out at the lake, they are sure to have a blast and...

Trout fishing off a lakeshore is a surefire way to catch multiple trout, and an added bonus is that farm-raised trout are healthy and delicious. Bring the proper equipment, lures or bait and...

Topwater fishing for redfish is perhaps the most exciting fishing you can find. Once a redfish explodes onto your lure you will never want to fish any other way again. Topwater tackle can be...

Sheepshead are a saltwater fish that is fun to catch and even better to eat! Catching sheepshead is very easy to do with a few simple steps. In no time you will be catching plenty of sheepshead...

Fish decoys, sometimes referred to as "swim baits," are life-size rubber or plastic lures designed to look and swim like a fish. The concept behind these lures is that a fish will be more likely...

Trout fishing is one of the most popular fish to catch. Learning how to jig fish for trout will allow you to cover more fishing ground and result in catching more fish.

Saltwater trout fishing is a very fun way to spend your day and catching trout can be very easy. I will share a few tips with you so you can catch bigger and more trout!

With this article I will teach you the essential for catching flounder with lie shrimp as your bait. I will take you from rig set up through catching the fish.

Grouper are one the best tasting, as well as best fighting fish available. Until now, most people believed you had to go offshore to locate one, leaving us without access to ocean fishing unable...

Fishing for bass can be a tricky business. A plethora of baits can be used, but live leeches are by far the most effective I have ever seen. Leeches inhabit freshwater lakes and streams all over...

This article is intended to teach you all that you need to know in a short period of time so that you can catch flounder using live mullet. Flounder fishing is a very enjoyable sport and with...

The flatfish lure can be used to catch a variety of fish. The unique shape of the flatfish creates a swimming action that is hard to duplicate using other lures.

While there are a wide variety of lures that bass anglers can simply tie onto their fishing line and be ready to fish, some require the use of a rig to make them work. The four main rigs in bass...

Float fishing is an angling technique used on rivers and lakes to hold a lure or bait at a predetermined distance below the surface of the water. The idea is to keep the lure or bait off the river...

Lindy Rigs are an effective way to present live bait such as leeches, minnows and nightcrawlers. They most commonly are used by anglers who are pursuing walleyes. Each Lindy Rig includes, in...

Safety pin baits are quite popular among many fishermen, especially those in pursuit of panfish such as bream and sunfish, as well as trout and other game fish. These lures have been nicknamed...

Crankbaits are artificial lures designed to resemble baitfish. They are used primarily for freshwater fishing, and largemouth bass are the typical prey. Proper rigging and presentation of a...

Ever been fishing for bass on a cold or hot day... and the only bite you get is a mosquito?

One of the best ways to catch winter bass on those deep clear water lakes has to be the "Float and Fly" rig. Lots of people have heard of "Float and Fly" or "Float n...

A bolt rig, or semi-fixed rig, on a fishing pole is necessary to safely fish for carp. It allows your lead to discharge should your mainline break from the weight of a large carp without...

Use a "barrel swivel" to keep your ice fishing line from getting tangled. Learn more insider tips for ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.

An ice fishing tip-up must be rigged properly for it to be effective at catching fish. This means that the tip-up must have a line on it and be set up with items such as a hook, a leader, sinkers,...

Fishing is a great family activity. But cold winters put a dent in the fishing fun. My boys and I clean out our tackle boxes in the winter when we need a fishing fix. We also make lures to bide...

One of the most productive ways to catch Large Mouth Bass is with rubber worms. The most effective rig to use is the South Carolina rig.

The first Alaska salmon technique is the old salmon egg and sinker rig. Simply attach a size 2/0 or larger hook to a line and then attach it to a tri-swivel. Tie a length of 30-pound test line to...

Wire fishing leaders are used when fishing for several species of fish, including barracuda, mackerel, blue fish and sharks whose extremely sharp teeth would otherwise cut through mono filament or...

Lindy Rigs are a popular method for walleye fishing. Walleyes are a finicky fish. Live bait such as minnows, leeches and nightcrawlers are the most productive way to entice them to bite. The...

A leader is a stronger section of monofilament or wire that protects the fishing line from damage. Sometimes a leader may also be used to reduce the visibility of the fishing line. Leaders can...

Using a leader for fishing has many benefits. A leader lets you use a swivel to quickly change hooks, baits and lures without cutting your line. A steel leader also prevents fish with sharp teeth...

Fishing for halibut, you can use dead bait to attract a boatload of prime catches. There are two methods for rigging dead bait. Whether you want to drift or troll is a matter of preference, but...

How to tie a fishing line is one of the most important aspects of fishing. A properly tied fishing line is the difference between reeling in the big catch and "the one that got away."

The CLINCH knot is used for that most important place-where the lure ,hook or the swivel meets the line. A well tied knot here will save you lots of lost fish & lures!