Crankbaits are designed to imitate the swimming action of a baitfish at various depths in the water. Its lip, which is either installed or molded onto the front of the lure, determines the depth to which the bait dives. Crankbaits feature a… read more
Clams, mussels and other soft baits are sometimes tied to hooks instead of threading the soft bait through the hook point. While either option will secure bait to your line for subsurface and bottom fishing, the tying method allows your bai… read more
Swim baits are soft plastic imitations of minnows and small bait fish that feature an enlarged paddle tail molded at the back of the bait. Used to lure both fresh and saltwater game fish species, swim baits are effective when properly fishe… read more
When an angler steps into a river when beginning to fish, in many cases the goal is to catch a big trout. The thrill of hooking, playing and landing a monster rainbow or brown trout can be exhilarating. You can use a variety of lures when a… read more
Stripers, or striped bass, are found along much of the eastern coastline from the Northeast to the down through the Carolinas. Stripers are favored among many surf anglers for their fierce fight and taste. Rigging and baiting a fishing line… read more
Fishing the Gulf of Mexico from Dauphin Island, Alabama, can provide you with boat loads, or in this case, beach loads of fun. The variety of fish that can be caught are numerous and most of them prove to be excellent table fare. The best p… read more
Spooling a bait caster reel with fresh line can improve your fishing success by reducing the risk of snapped lines. Seasoned anglers replace their bait caster line before the start of the fishing season, and the winter months are a great ti… read more
Whether you prefer bait, artificial lures or fly fishing, you will find striped bass happy to oblige you by taking what you offer. read more
Becoming proficient with a bait caster reel requires more practice than a spinning or close faced reel. When spooling a bait caster with new line, it is important to install the new line correctly so that the reel will operate smoothly. Mon… read more
There are many different ways to place bait on a fishing hook. It is important to present bait on a hook so that fish will see it as a potential meal. Anglers must know how to get baits such as night crawlers, crayfish, leeches, insects and… read more
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