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featured How to Target Bass This Fall: Tips and Gear

Discover how to catch more bass this fall with regional tactics, lure selection, and pro-level gear tips. Whether you fish the Great Lakes or Florida lakes, these strategies work anywhere.

On Oct 20, 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

Finesse How-To: Changes by Season for Bass

You have finally jumped into finesse fishing for bass. You have several spinning and baitcasting outfits made specifically for bait and spin finesse fishing, now let’s see what the year...

On May 20, 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

Carrying the "right" tackle, lures, bait and foul weather gear will all make the day a good one.

How To: A Beginners Guide to Ice Fishing

Winter is fast approaching and for those who live near the tundra areas – or just north of the Mason Dixon line, ice fishing is something that always comes into...

On Dec 11, 2023 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Find the best freshwater fishing hot spot

How To: The Perfect Freshwater Hot Spot

Are you a freshwater fishing enthusiast? Do you do nothing but fish every local watering hole for freshwater fishing action in your area? I absolutely love freshwater fishing and all...

On Aug 28, 2023 by Tom Melton 0 Comments

Some anglers feel they can work a lure or bait with any gear ratio, while others like specifics.

How to Select the Best Gear Ratio for Inshore Saltwater Spinning Reels

Inshore spinning reels have come a long way in the last 40 years. When I first started angling with spinning reels, lower gear ratios were the only ones offered for...

On Aug 27, 2023 by Tom Melton 0 Comments