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How to cast a baitcaster can seem like a challenge at first, but with the right approach and set-up, it’s not nearly as hard as it looks. We’ve broken down a quick video giving you all the details to get dialed with a baitcaster. Soon enough you’ll be skipping docks and launching crankbaits like your favorite pro! One tip that …
The critical link to catching fish is the knot that binds your line and lure. Expensive gear and superior line are worthless if you can’t tie a strong knot. Line can be tied to a hook a lot of different ways, but the average angler only needs to learn a handful of knots for most techniques. Here are three basic …
Everyone loves a good topwater bite. What isn’t to like? Bone chilling strikes that you can see happen. Topwater lures are an adrenaline junkies dream. Perhaps one of the most popular types of topwater lures is the buzzbait. This racket-producing concoction of metal, wire, and lead has been a go-to for anglers for decades. However, there are a few things …
If you could only have one tackle box (God forbid) and could put any lures in that box to fish any body of water, what baits would you choose? This question is always popular among anglers as it outlines a fisherman’s confidence baits, overall versatility and fishing style. Even though the question is oftentimes hypothetical, the answer is important. So, …
They do say everything is bigger in Texas and when it comes to largemouth bass, they may be right. The Lonestar state is lunker crazy and for good reason, Texas is home to oodles of lakes that hold trophy bass. With that being said, here is our list of the top five big bass lakes to fish in Texas right …
We just rolled out five new technique boxes! Every package includes the tools you need to effectively fish any of the five popular fishing styles. Whether you’re a seasoned angler looking to save a few bucks or a fishing noob trying to pick up a new skill, the technique boxes are right for you. The Topwater Box Once water temps …
There is no better way to ruin a day on the water than having a fish of a lifetime coming unpinned and swimming back to the depths from which it came. In many cases, there is little to nothing an angler can do to prevent this from happening. That is simply fishing. However, there are certain facets of the fish …
Bass spawn every spring and knowing where to find fish during this time is key. One good place to locate spawning bass is near fishing docks. Many bass seek shelter in flooded timber or next to laydowns or big rocks, but on my home waters of Lake of the Ozarks numerous bass build their nests behind boat docks. The docks …
For fishermen in the north country, early spring can be a special time of year. Finally, after months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, it is time to get back in the boat and begin the chase once more. However, if you don’t know where or how to begin finding or catching bass you won’t have a productive day on …
The water is warming up and gamefish are in a chasing mood so now is the time to start throwing crankbaits. The various sizes and shapes of Karl’s Amazing Crankbaits will give you the versatility to run lures at various depths and around different types of cover. Karl and team worked hard creating these seven new crankbaits that you can …
Anyone that is any good at anything knows that preparation is key. The same goes for fishing. If you or your gear are not ready to take on the elements, then you might as well stay home. Below, I have outlined a few of the main aspects of tackle prep that you need to pay attention to as an angler. …
I have always considered March 1 as the official start of spring because in my home state of Missouri that date is the opening of trout parks throughout the state. However, April is a prime time for trout fishing throughout the country when many other states start stocking the fish in their rivers and lakes. Newly stocked trout are fairly …
