If you’re fishing the surf near rocks, weeds, and other structure, there may be no better rig to use than the pulley rig. It may not be the best rig for every fishing scenario, but this setup definitely has its place in your toolbox. Here we will show you how to set up the pulley … Read more
Whether you’re after brook trout, brown trout, or rainbow trout, the classic float rig is essential when you’re fishing rivers. Using a floating river is excellent for fishing the river because it allows for extended drifts, which is important for working in the current. Here we will show you how to set up this basic … Read more
Puppy drum, also known as juvenile red drum or redfish is a popular game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. In the United States, they are fished from Massachusetts all the way down to Florida where fishing for puppy drum in the surf is common. If you’re going fishing for puppy drum, read these tips. … Read more
Burbot is a freshwater fish that somewhat resembles a catfish and eel in appearance. They have elongated bodies, flat had, and wide mouths. Burbot is not a very popular game fish but they can be somewhat hard to catch, which can be appealing for those anglers looking for a challenge. If you’re fishing for burbot … Read more
Whiting are not often considered a popular sport fish to target, but many anglers actually love fishing them (and eating them). Though the name whiting can be a little misleading, considering there are a few different species that you may hear referred to as whiting, like the southern kingfish, gulf kingfish, and kingcroaker. Whichever whiting … Read more
Dolly varden is a species of fish found in cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean. They are found in northwestern parts of North America and Northern Asia. Dolly varden are related to bull trout and arctic char and are often confused with them by many anglers. In this guide, we will cover everything you need … Read more
If you’re fishing coastal waters eventually you will come across brackish waters, where the freshwater meets the saltwater. Brackish water environments present a unique fishing opportunity because you can often catch a blend of fish normally only found in either freshwater or saltwater environments. If you’re going to be successful fishing brackish waters, you need … Read more
Atlantic croaker are found in coastal waters and the Western parts of the Atlantic Ocean. In North America they are commonly fished from Massachusetts all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. If you’re going fishing for croaker, read these tips and learn everything you need to know about this fish. Croaker Identification Atlantic … Read more
Along the coast, you can find areas where freshwater and saltwater blend together to create a unique brackish water fishing environment. In brackish waters, you can often catch a wide variety of species that are usually found in either freshwater or saltwater areas. If you’re going fishing in brackish water, these tips will help you … Read more
Smelt are a fish found throughout the Northern Atlantic and Pacific ocean, and lakes, rivers, and streams throughout North America and Europe. They are popular to ice fish throughout the Great Lakes regions, though they can be caught year-round if you look in the right places. If you’re new to fishing smelt, read these tips … Read more