Fishing Videos

Have you ever wondered how to tie a fishing hook to your line the right way? Well, it's easy. This article and accompanying video will show you how to get that fishing hook knot tied and start...

When throwing a fishing net, it's important to make sure that there aren't any tangles and that the net is smooth. Discover what to do with the excess line and the main line with help from a...

Setting up a fishing pole starts with tightening the reel onto the rod, putting the rod in the rod holder and bringing the line through the guides. Find out how to tighten the drag on a fishing...

When tying a braided fishing line, pull 15 feet of line off of the reel and do a loop 20 times before tying it to something secure. Learn about tying half pitches when tying braided fishing line...

In order to replace fishing line on a reel, make sure to get it through all of the guides on the rod, and remember that the first couple hundred feet are the most important. Learn about keeping...

When fishing, a trolling sinker should be used in high-speed trolling, an egg sinker should be used to slide on the actual line, and a bank sinker keeps the weight on the bottom. Discover how to...

In fishing, a floater is a lot like a bobber, except that it is more streamlined, making it easier to go through the water. Find out how to attach a secure line to a floater with help from a...

In fishing, a bobber keeps the bait on the surface and away from the bottom, and when a fish bites the bobber will pull down. Find out how to set up a fishing rod to use a bobber with help from a...

In order to cast a spinning reel, open the bale up, hold the rod with the right hand and the line with the index finger, leave a bit of line out, and then simply throw the line out. Discover how a...

Spooling on a line on a spinning reel starts with grabbing the end of the line and running it through all of the guides. Learn about opening the bale and tying a knot after a few rotations with...

When the no-see-em's are biting, and you want to get in out of the cold, this filleting method cannot be beat. It takes some practice to get all the meat, but once you master it you can fillet a...

If you want to use fresh, whole herring for salmon fishing, this method is absolutely fantastic. We have tried dozens of techniques, and this one was by far the most reliable. It also produces the...

When using a lake map for fishing, it can be helpful to mark areas where specific fish were caught. Pay attention to contours, islands, markers and power lines on lake maps with help from a...

In freshwater fishing, the equipment is often smaller, the spools are smaller, the rods are lighter and the materials are often different. Discover which equipment is often the same between...

The standard jig used for fishing is the skirted jig, which is often used when fishing on open water that has sandy bottoms. Discover how jigs with football heads won't lie down and roll on their...

When fishing for bass, a crank bait can be used with a snap cast, after which the fisherman should wait for the vibration on the line to stop. Find out how to use a sweep set to catch fish with...

When bass fishing, remember that crank baits can be used year-round, hard baits are best in the spring, summer and fall, and soft plastic baits can be used in a variety of ways. Learn about using...

In order to attach a leader to braided fishing line for drop shooting, it's important to pay attention to the diameter of the braid and leader. Find out how to ensure that the knots will pull...

Plastic worms should be rigged so that they don't slide up and down, because this can lead to false bites. Learn about using bobber stoppers when rigging plastic worms with help from a...

In order to catch bass while fishing, make a swift cast, keep the rod tip down in the water and do a sweep set after getting a bite. Find out how to stop the line and let it float alternatively...

In order to become a professional bass angler, an individual must enter a number of tournaments in order to see how he fares against the competition. Discover the hard work that goes into becoming...

In order to get fishing sponsors, it helps to not be looking for handouts, but rather a sponsor to help market a company. Find out why it's important to send a professional picture when seeking a...

Fishing for bass with a jig lure is all about fishing in the grass and brush, as opposed to fishing on the bottom of the water. Learn about the brush guards that exist on some jig lures with help...

When fishing for bass, the best type of fishing line to use is a heavy fluorocarbon line that can hold about 20 pounds, as well as a 10 or 12-pound leader. Find out how to use a braided fishing...

Tying a Carolina rig, which is used to fish on the bottom, means using a bead to protect the knot after letting the weight slide up and down the line. Discover how Carolina rigs are good for...

When doing saltwater fishing on a pier, make sure to get a good spot on the end and look to see if there are a lot of fish in the water below. Discover how to change locations when fishing off of...

The most necessary equipment needed for saltwater fishing includes a sharp knife, a good pair of gloves, good tackle, rods, reels, soap, bleach, lures and baits. Discover the importance of...

Three or four different kind of bait are typically used in saltwater fishing, including artificial bait, live bait, big bait and dead bait. Find out about different kinds of saltwater fish bait...

In order to put a hook on a fishing pole, a few different methods can be used, such as the fisherman's knot and the live bait knot. Find out how to tie a fisherman's knot and a live bait knot with...

Lures are pieces of fishing equipment that imitate a real fish, and they come in many variations, including big lures, top water lures, mid-range lures and lures that go deep. Learn about fitting...

When picking a reel for a fishing rod, it's important to consider what kind of fish is trying to be caught. Discover the variance in prices among fishing rods and reels with help from a fishing...

When fishing for big game fish, a heavy duty fishing line is needed, but lighter line is perfectly useful for catching a number of smaller game fish that hang around the surface. Find out how the...

Different types of fishing bait include Rapala lures, bullet lures and live bait, such as herring. Find out how to use planer rods to let the bait go down 20 to 30 feet during high-speed trolling...

A tackle box should contain everything that is needed on a fishing boat, such as tackle, hooks, sinkers, swivels, knives, spare line and leader material. Learn about including emergency tools in...

A fishing jig can be used to recreate the motion of a fish swimming, and this can be accomplished by jerking up on it every once in a while. Find out how to avoid reeling against the drag when...

When setting up a fishing pole, tighten the reel, open up the bail to get the line out and make sure to go through all of the guides. Find out how to test the drag of a fishing pole so that the...

A fishing knot is tied by running the line through the eye of the hook, bringing it across seven or eight times, running it through the loop again and then taking it through the main loop....

When cleaning fishing equipment, use a little bit of dish detergent and bleach to get rid of salt that may have accumulated on the equipment. Avoid corrosion on fishing equipment by getting rid of...

The most important consideration when cleaning old fishing lures is to make sure that all of the corrosive salt has been washed away. Extend the life of a lure by several years through regular...

The different parts of a spinning fishing rod include the reel, the guides, monofilament line and the rod itself. Learn about the differences between spinning rods and conventional rods with help...