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How to Catch Different Types of Fish

Expert advice on the best baits, locations and fishing techniques for catching bass, trout, panfish, catfish and other species of fish.

25 Funny Fish Jokes

What do you get when you cross a fishing lure with a gym sock? Find out in our collection of hilarious fishing jokes.

Essential Fishing Gear to Get Started

Heading out to try fishing for the first time? Or maybe it has been awhile since you’ve gone fishing. Here’s a basic list of items to get you going.

Name That Fish Quiz

Can you identify these popular freshwater ichthyoids?

8 Fishing Knots to Know

Can you imagine going fishing without knowing how to tie an improved clinch knot? Or a double surgeon’s loop? Neither can we.

Trick Casting With Tom Redington

After making millions of casts in a lifetime, fishing pros like Tom Redington can get pretty precise with their casts.
Make This Homemade Fishing Lure
How to Make a Minnow Trap

Where to Find Big Bass

Here are some of the top areas to search for big bass. Try a variety of these places, and you’ll hook up sooner and more consistently than by just randomly wandering about.
New Fishing Spot? Do This First
Where to Find Fish in a River or Stream
How to Catch a Smallmouth Bass?

3 Best Fishing Rods for Young Anglers

Starting with the right gear greatly increases the chance of success for young anglers who are getting started in fishing.
Using the Right Line Color
Can I Fix a Rod Tip?
Finding Cheap Rod and Reel Combos

Best Crankbait for Trout?

Q. What size crankbaits would be best for trout? (Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are the ones that I want to catch.) And what type (lipless, pin’s minnow, topwater popper, etc.)
How to Make a Minnow Trap
A Bass Angler’s Tackle Box: Buzzbaits
How to Choose the Right Crankbait Colors When Bass Fishing

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