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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.

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.

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.

How to Make a Minnow Trap

You’re ready for fishing. You’ve got everything … but bait. And no cash to buy any. Well, forget throwing money at minnows. Gather your own! It’s simple with this easy-to make trap.
Build a Homemade Fishing Rod Rack
Trick Casting With Tom Redington

Fishing Gear Buying Guide

The Gear Guy brings you some of the best new rods, reels and other fishing tackle.
How to Properly Handle Fish
Where to Find Big Bass

Where to Catch Bass in the Spring

With big largemouth bass moving shallow to spawn in the spring, fishing pro Tom Redington explains how to catch bass during spring warming trends and also where to find bass after cold fronts slow down the bite.
How to Catch a Smallmouth Bass?
How to Make the Most of a Rainy Day
Where to Find Big Bass

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.
How to Fish With Crankbaits
A Bass Angler’s Tackle Box: Buzzbaits
Where to Find Worms For Bait?

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