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

featured 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

Angler targeting largemouth bass in a shallow lake with visible vegetation and shoreline cover.

How To Fish Bass in a Shallow Lake

There are a lot of deep water lakes in the states. In fact, most lakes I fish have depths over 20 feet. Look at some of the lakes in the...

On Dec 22, 2025 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Why Use a Leader with Braided Line

It's easy to get confused when we hear anglers talk about several types of fishing lines and when to use them. Many anglers have heard of or used braided lines,...

On Dec 15, 2025 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

Angler Holding Large Bass Caught With Chatterbait

How To Fish a Chatterbait for Bass Fishing

If you haven’t thrown a Chatterbait, you’re missing out. These bladed jigs first made waves when Bryan Thrift dominated a Lake Okeechobee tournament in 2006—and anglers have been chasing that...

On Dec 09, 2025 by Sam Zane 0 Comments