Saltwater braid must cast far, resist abrasion, and hold knots under heavy drag. I fish braid for inshore trout and redfish, surf stripers, and offshore mahi and tuna. This guide explains what to look for in saltwater braid, then reviews five proven …

Catfish hit hard and shake hooks at the net. The right catfish hook keeps steady pressure and lands more fish. I cover the best catfish hooks for circle and J styles, explain hook size, and match each model to rigs, baits, and species. Use the callou …

Big cats punish bad reels. Blues torch long runs, channels peck then surge, and flatheads lean into structure until gears cry uncle. Your reel has to start smooth, stay smooth, and hold steady pressure with heavy line and big sinkers—no hiccups …

Steelhead demand smooth power and clean pressure during a wide, fast run. Your trolling rod must load deep, protect light hooks, and keep pressure steady through surges at the surface. I troll Lake Erie and the Great Lakes for summer steelhead, fall …

Lake Okeechobee is shallow, weedy, and full of bass that live in grass mats, reed heads, and eelgrass lanes. The lake rewards strong pattern fishing and clean presentations in cover. This guide shows the best bass lures for Lake Okeechobee and explai …

Catfish don’t play fair. Blues bulldog in current, channels nip soft then surge, and flatheads dig for timber the second steel touches bone. The right catfish rod turns that chaos into control—casting heavy sinkers clean, loading deep for …

Panfish represent a variety of smaller "pan sized" fish with the most popular being bluegills, but it also includes red ear sunfish, pumpkinseed, and goggle eyes. They provide a fun fish to catch while being plentiful, but they are also great table f …

Why streamers? It’s really a simple question to answer. It’s because I like absolute violence unleashed at the end of my fly line. The take when swinging a big articulated fly is just that, and few other freshwater fly fishing pursuits ca …

Catfish feed when conditions line up. You catch more when you plan trips around those windows. This guide explains the best time to fish for catfish by season, time of day, weather, water level, and moon. It also covers blue, channel, and flathead ha …

Christmas is the perfect time to surprise the angler in your life with gear that enhances their fishing adventures. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned pro or a beginner, these top 12 Christmas fishing gifts for 2025 are sure to delight. From high …

Cold water does not stop catfish. It reshapes their patterns and shrinks the feeding window. You catch more when you slow down, tighten your search, and present fresh bait where fish group. This guide explains winter locations, timing, baits, rigs, a …

Drift fishing covers water, finds active fish, and puts baits in front of cats that roam flats, ledges, and channel edges. You set speed. You control angle. You keep baits near bottom without hanging up. This guide shows you how to set up clean drift …