Fishing can be easy and relaxing. It can also be very technical and challenging. Where it falls for you depends largely on what you want to catch. Species like bass, pike, panfish, and trout can be ...

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When we last met, we were talking about live bait. I agree with live bait users that this is one of the best things you can use to tempt fish to take a whack at what’s on your hook. Live bait works.

When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period. While artificial lures are variously new, improved, or otherwise hyped worldwide, the lowly worm and its ...

You can fish with the best fishing reel, latest rod, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for ...

Is bridling your live baits really worth the extra effort? For many anglers, the answer is yes. A simple loop can keep hooks clear, baits swimming ­naturally, and ...