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Anglers catch huge bass in deep water during winter

featured Why Bass Move to Deep Water in Winter—and How to Fish Them

As an avid bass angler from Maine to Florida, knowing what the bass are doing at any given time is paramount to catching, or at least having some fun on...

On Feb 12, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Free Rig Fishing Guide: How to Fish It for More Bites in 2026

Introduction: A Lesser-Known Bass Fishing Presentation Worth Adding As we prepare to kick off our 2026 fishing season, thoughts naturally turn to tackle, baits, and locations we'll likely target for...

On Feb 10, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

A collage showing anglers holding different trout species, including rainbow, brown, tiger, steelhead, and speckled trout

How to Find the Difference Between Trout Species

Going back to my childhood days, I remember catching trout in the streams of Long Island. What kind of trout, you ask? I had no idea. All I knew was...

On Jan 22, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Jerkbait fishing for bass in freshwater lakes

Jerkbait Fishing 101: Everything You Need to Know

Be it a small stream, large river, ponds, or lakes, big fish eat little fish everywhere I go. Many species strike a jerkbait—bass, perch, pickerel, northern pike, trout, and walleye...

On Jan 20, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Angler fishing for trout using light tackle in a clear river

How To Catch and Cook Trout

For most of my early days growing up, trout was the number one fish I targeted. I began fishing at the age of 6, but really got heavily into it...

On Jan 14, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Angler fishing from the bank of a calm river with scenic surroundings, demonstrating ideal travel fishing setup.

Bank Fishing 101: Complete Guide for Travel Fishing Success

Whether you're a novice or seasoned angler, chances are you've passed by a body of water and thought, "I'd like to make a cast here." In this guide, we'll walk...

On Jan 05, 2026 by Sam Zane 0 Comments