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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

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

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

What Size Hook for Bass, Trout, and Catfish

When I'm out fishing or browsing my local tackle shop often times I’m asked, "How do you know what’s the right hook to use?" To answer that question isn't as...

On Nov 28, 2025 by Sam Zane 0 Comments

How to: Cast a Bait Finesse Combo… the "Right" Way

Bait Finesse fishing is a great way to have fun… it's that simple. I have asked a lot of anglers I see that are using bait finesse fishing gear and...

On May 21, 2024 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Ice fishing line needs to be the appropriate size for fish you are targeting, plus be able to "work" whatever bait or lure/jig you are using.

How to choose and When to Use Ice Fishing Line

Choosing the right ice fishing line for a given situation is paramount to your success while ice fishing. Ice fishing line needs to be the appropriate size for fish you...

On Dec 11, 2023 by Tom Meltom 0 Comments