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How-To

Fishing how to guides covering terminal tackle fishing techniques and how to catch specific fish species. Includes key tips for anglers to catch more fish.

Speckled Trout Sustainability: How New Texas Regulations Are Shaping Fishing Practices

“Remember that time we pulled up on those birds working bait and had a three person limit of speckled trout in twenty minutes?” That is the type of fishing trip...

Fish Weight Calculator: Estimate Freshwater Fish Weight Using a Measuring Tape

Check out this fish weight calculator! Just pick your fish species and enter the length and girth in inches. Fish Weight Calculator Fish Weight Calculator Species: BassPikeSunfishTroutWalleye Length (in inches):...

The 5 Best Walleye Fishing Spots in Wisconsin: A Data-Driven Guide

Published 10/17/2023 Like many anglers, I’ve often wondered about the best walleye fishing spots in Wisconsin. While anecdotes like “back in my day I caught a trophy walleye on this...

5 Best Walleye Fishing Techniques for Guaranteed Success

Published October 13, 2023. Walleye fishing includes a huge range of techniques. The effectiveness of these techniques varies based on factors like water clarity, depth, time of year, and weather...

Complete Guide to Walleye Fishing 2024: Tips, Techniques, and Gear

Walleye are one of the most popular game fish in the United States. They are elusive to find, a blast to catch, and make incredible table fare. We’ve written this...

6 Best Walleye Rods of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Walleye are a popular game fish species native to much of the US and Canada. They are notorious for light strikes and require proper knowledge and equipment to...

How to Hold a Bass [The Best Way]

The best and safest way to hold a bass is with a vertical lip grip. Place your thumb inside the mouth and firmly grip the bottom lip. The bass should...

High Low Rig Fishing – Everything You Need To Know

The High Low Rig is a popular surf fishing rig for good reason. It gets two baits in the water which should double your chances, right? Sometimes. Fished in the right conditions,...

7 Best Surf Fishing Baits – Everything You Need To Know

Want to know the best bait for surf fishing? There are many options, but some are better for certain applications. Knowledge is power, and knowing when to fish each bait...

Fish Finder Rig | Everything You Need To Know

The Fish Finder Rig is the most popular surf fishing rig for good reason. It’s versatile, beginner friendly, and catches fish. Heck, it’s called a Fish Finder Rig. If you...
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