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Make This Homemade Fishing Lure

Snag the big one with this DIY fishing lure.

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.

Where to Find Fish in a River or Stream

Fishing pro Tom Redington reveals the best places to catch fish in a river.

Build a Homemade Fishing Rod Rack

Organize your fishing rods by building this simple wooden rack.

Fishing Gear Buying Guide

The Gear Guy brings you some of the best new rods, reels and other fishing tackle.

Scouting the 2 Best Fishing Spots in North America

Last fall, I had the great fortune to fish with Scouts in canoes at the Charles L. Sommers High Adventure Base in Minnesota and with more Scouts on a flats boat at the Florida Sea Base in the Florida Keys.

Tour a Professional Bass Fishing Boat

Take a tour of professional fisherman Tom Redington’s awesome 2014 Ranger ZB21C bass fishing boat.

How to Set Up Fishing Gear for Kids

You don’t need to buy expensive fishing gear for kids to start fishing. Even a simple setup can catch a ton of fish.

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.

How to Properly Handle Fish

How to properly catch and release to prevent harming fish.