Fishing is a sport that requires patience, precision and planning. Whether you are bottom fishing (a method of line fishing whereby you lower your bait to the bottom and attract fish there) or fishing close to the bank or shore line, it's i… read more
Trout are notorious for spooking easily. This can be particularly frustrating for trout anglers, who often detect a strike yet are unable to actually catch the fish. The key to properly rigging a fishing pole to catch trout is to minimize t… read more
Catching a trophy-sized northern pike on a spinning rod is exciting for even the most experienced angler. Northern pike will put up a spectacular battle on such equipment. It is not possible to overstress the importance of having your spinn… read more
Catfish normally inhabit the lower third of the water column. Consequently, many anglers will use a weighted bottom rig when catfishing with a fishing pole. Catfish can reach 100 pounds or more, so an angler may want to choose larger tackle… read more
While the more experienced fisherman will know the proper way to rig a fishing pole, it is unlikely that the newcomer to this hobby will. After you purchase a new rod and reel along with fishing line and tackle, the pole can be quickly set… read more
The beginner fisherman, before he/she can head out into the outdoors and catch fish, first must learn how to rig a fishing pole. This involves taking a rod and reel setup, spooling line onto it, then rigging it so it can be used to catch a… read more
If you plan on surf fishing, you'll need to rig your rod a bit differently than you would for other types of fishing. Since your tackle will need to hold ground on the breaking surf, it's important to be rigged correctly to do this. Otherwi… read more
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