Because of their slashing strikes, many anglers prefer to use a double-hook rig when fishing for wahoo. By using an Ilander lure in front of the bait, it will last longer in the water and will also ...

While many anglers have shifted to using circle hooks for billfish, j-hooks remain a popular choice, especially when targeting big mahimahi. Ballyhoo, combined with either a chugger head or small lure ...

After things went haywire in March of 2020, it wasn’t long before many people discovered, or maybe rediscovered, the joys of the great outdoors. Central Florida golf courses not only survived the ...

When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period. While artificial lures are variously new, improved, or otherwise hyped worldwide, the lowly worm and its ...

Walk into a fishing tackle store to find a pack of hook and it can be overwhelming. Dozens and dozens of hooks in various sizes and styles made by different manufacturers. And the choice you make is ...

When learning how to fish for bass, an essential first lesson for beginners is to master a few essential fishing rigs that use soft baits—whether they’re worms, crawfish, tube baits, or creature baits ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

If everyone used circle hooks on Lake Mille Lacs, tens of thousands fewer walleyes would be killed this year. But not for the reasons you might think. Contrary to common belief, spread via marketing ...