Fishing Techniques

Step-by-step guides for 20 proven fishing techniques

Artificial Lure Selection

Best for:

largemouth-bassredfishspeckled-troutwalleye

SpringSummerFallWinter

Bottom Fishing

Best for:

channel-catfishblue-catfishgrouperred-snappersheepshead

SpringSummerFallWinter

Carolina Rig

Best for:

largemouth-bassspotted-bass

Crankbait Fishing

Best for:

largemouth-basssmallmouth-basswalleye

SpringSummerFall

Drift Fishing

Best for:

walleyeflounderredfish

SpringSummerFall

Drop Shot

Best for:

smallmouth-bassspotted-basslargemouth-bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

Fishing Rod Length, Power, and Action Explained

Best for:

largemouth-basssmallmouth-basswalleyecrappiechannel-catfishredfish

SpringSummerFallWinter

Fly Fishing Basics

Best for:

rainbow-troutbrown-troutbrook-trouttarpon

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ice Fishing

Best for:

walleyeyellow-perchcrappienorthern-pike

Jigging

Best for:

walleyecrappielargemouth-bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

Kayak Fishing

Best for:

largemouth-bassredfishspeckled-trout

SpringSummerFall

Live Bait Fishing

Best for:

crappiewalleyechannel-catfishblue-catfishflathead-catfishredfishspeckled-troutbluegill

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ned Rig

Best for:

smallmouth-basslargemouth-bassspotted-bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

Neko Rig

Best for:

largemouth-basssmallmouth-bassspotted-bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

Night Fishing

Best for:

channel-catfishlargemouth-basswalleyespeckled-trout

Noodling (Hand Fishing)

Best for:

flathead-catfishblue-catfishchannel-catfish

Spinnerbait Fishing

Best for:

largemouth-bassnorthern-pike

SpringSummerFall

Spinning vs Baitcasting: Which Reel Is Right for You?

Best for:

largemouth-basssmallmouth-bassspotted-basswalleyecrappiebluegill

SpringSummerFallWinter

Surf Fishing

Best for:

redfishflounderstriped-bass

SpringSummerFall

Texas Rig

Best for:

largemouth-bassspotted-bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

Topwater Fishing

Best for:

largemouth-bassstriped-bassredfishspeckled-troutsnook

SpringSummerFall

Trolling

Best for:

walleyestriped-bassking-mackerelmahi-mahimusky

SpringSummerFallWinter

Wacky Rig

Best for:

largemouth-basssmallmouth-bass

SpringSummerFall

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