Fishing tips & guides
Fly Fishing for Beginners: Rods, Lines and Your First Flies
Fly fishing looks complicated, but the basics are simple. Here is what rod to buy, how fly lines work, which flies to...
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What to Pack for a Fishing Trip: The Complete Fishing Checklist
Nothing ruins a trip like forgetting the pliers. Use this complete fishing checklist for tackle, tech, safety and comfort gear.
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Saltwater Fishing from the Pier and Surf: A Complete Starter Guide
No boat? No problem. Piers, jetties and beaches hold plenty of fish. Here is the gear, rigs and timing you need to...
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Kayak Fishing Setup: Fish Finders, Trolling Motors and Rigging Tips
A kayak gets you to water boats cannot reach. Here is how to rig one with electronics, a trolling motor and smart...
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Night Fishing Guide: Lights, Bite Alarms and Safety Tips
Big fish feed after dark, and the crowds go home. Here is the gear and the game plan for productive, safe night...
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Lure Color Selection: How Water Clarity and Light Change Everything
The right color gets your lure noticed. Here is a simple system for choosing lure colors based on water clarity, light and...
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5 Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know (Step by Step)
Five knots cover almost everything you will ever tie. Here is when to use each one, plus step-by-step instructions for the Improved...
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How to Choose the Right Fishing Line: Braid vs Mono vs Fluorocarbon
Your line is the only thing between you and the fish. Here is how braid, monofilament and fluorocarbon differ, which pound test...
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Trout Fishing 101: Ultralight Gear, Spinners and Stream Tactics
Trout reward light tackle and a stealthy approach. Here is the ultralight setup, the lures that work in streams and lakes, and...
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Bass Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Lures and Techniques That Work
Bass are the most popular game fish in America for a reason. Here is the simple setup, the five lures to start...
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Best Time to Fish: Solunar Tables, Weather and Water Temperature Explained
Dawn and dusk are a good start, but moon position, weather fronts and water temperature all change when fish feed. Here is...
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Ice Fishing with an Underwater Camera: 9 Tips to See and Catch More Fish
An underwater camera turns ice fishing into a live show. These nine tips help you position the camera, read fish behavior and...
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GPS Bait Boats Explained: How They Work and Who Should Buy One
GPS bait boats carry bait and rigs far past casting range and drive themselves home. Here is how they work, what features...
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Castable vs. Wireless vs. Transducer Fish Finders: Which One Do You Need?
Shore, kayak, boat or ice? The right fish finder depends on where you fish. We compare castable sonar, wireless sensors and wired...
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How to Use a Fish Finder: A Beginner's Guide to Reading Sonar
A fish finder is the fastest way to stop guessing and start fishing where the fish actually are. Here is how sonar...
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Check the bite forecast, pick lure colors, size your line and learn the knots.
7-day solunar bite forecast
Fish feed hardest when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods) and when it rises or sets (minor periods). When those line up with sunrise or sunset, it's go time.
Lure color picker
Water clarity and light decide which colors fish can actually see. Set the conditions and get three colors to tie on first.
Line & leader calculator
Match your line to the fish and the cover you're fishing. We'll suggest line type and pound test, leader, reel size, rod power and the knot to use.
Step-by-step knot guide
Five knots cover almost everything you'll ever tie. Pick one and walk through it a step at a time, right on the water.
Always wet your knot with water or saliva before cinching. Friction heat weakens line.
Water temperature guide
Water temperature controls how active fish are and how fast you should fish. Slide to your water temp to see who's biting and how to fish it.
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