, 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. Some soft baits come already ...

We're boatless today, fishing on the shore lines with the boatless angler himself, rigged up with an easy pre-tied catfish rig. It's early spring, which is a great opportunity for the boatless angler ...

Most folks call it a Senko. In any case, from finesse to power fishing, learn how to rig and fish soft stickbaits the right way to land more bass in every condition. A soft stickbait is a cylindrical ...

Check out this best carp rig montage featuring an easy fishing setup built for targeting big carp with solid hook-ups and clean presentation. Perfect for beginners and carp anglers alike, these rigs ...

We’re not here to take sides. We’re not here to end the debate forever. We are, however, here to say that there are times when rigging with bait—either live or dead—will outfish artificial lures, even ...

Ballyhoo, mullet, bonito and squid all make great baits, but if you can match the size Spanish mackerel to the size of the billfish you are seeking, there is simply no better dead bait to pull. All ...

What is a Slip Bobber Rig? A slip bobber rig requires a few key components to tie everything together, but the star of the show - and what gives this rig its name - is a float (bobber) that has a hole ...

Anglers have long wondered: Is this spot devoid of fish, or are they there and I simply do not know how to catch them? For anglers with the money to buy them and the savvy to operate them, high-end ...

What Is a Soft Stickbait and Why Do Bass Love It? A soft stickbait is a cylindrical 'worm' that is commonly found in four to six inch sizes. With no fancy appendages, lips or moving parts, these ...