Fishing Tips

Among the freshwater fish of North America, muskellunge are in a class of their own. No fish requires more patience and dedication to catch, and no fish feels as rewarding...

The first walleye I ever caught was by mistake. It emerged from the depths of my local lake with its jaws around a curlytail grub I had been jigging for...

Striped Bass, or Rockfish in some southern states, are one of the most popular East Coast gamefish and, with a range from Canada to Louisiana, are accessible to many anglers....

Crappie are one of the most popular panfish with anglers across North America. There are two species of crappie: the Black Crappie and the White Crappie. The typical average size...

After a long cold winter, especially here in the Midwest, those sunny warm days brings out anglers of all ages. The spring can be a very rewarding time of the...

Whether you are new to fishing or it's been a while since you were on the water, it's become far more complicated than when kids dunked a worm & waited...

I hear from a lot of people that catching Crappies in the summer is difficult or thvey may have trouble catching any at all. Truly, catching Summer-time Crappies isn’t too...

This in-depth review evaluates the Piscifun Carbon X3 based on weight, drag performance, waterproofing, bearing quality, line capacity, and overall value.

Learn how to choose the right baitcasting reel for freshwater bass fishing. Compare gear ratio, weight, drag, braking system, and left or right hand retrieve.

Ice fishing is one of the most popular winter fishing methods, yet for beginners, it often raises more questions than answers. What exactly is ice fishing? How does it work? Is it safe to walk on a frozen lake, and what gear do you really need to get started?

Different fish behave differently under the ice. This guide explains how to ice fish for popular species like walleye, crappie, perch, pike, trout, and bass, with practical tips to help you fish more effectively.

When you start to learn bass fishing, you would possibly have a number of questions about gear ratio for a baitcaster, especially for beginners. What does gear ratio mean? What gear ratio should I choose?