bait fishing

5 Tips for Catching Sheepshead

Sheepshead don't get nearly enough respect. They fight hard, taste great, and offer anglers action when more glamourous fish may…

2 years ago

Three Bait Disasters: Avoid These, if you Want to Catch Fish!

Fishing is not always as simple as it seems, but you can essentially boil it all down to stopping at…

3 years ago

The Lowly Underappreciated Spot

Spot don't get no respect. Sure, they're small. No, they aren't hard to catch. And it's true that they won't…

3 years ago

Keeping Live Baits Lively

Live bait can be deadly effective, and livelier baits are commonly much more effective than injured, half-dead, or lethargic ones.…

3 years ago

Catching Bait with a Sabiki Rig

If you like live bait fishing, few tools are as valuable as a Sabiki rig. These little multi-lure rigs will…

4 years ago

Black Drum, Part II: Fishing With Bait

Last week we dove into a topic that should get any light tackle angler excited: catching black drum on jigs.…

4 years ago

Five Tips for Bottom Fishing

No, bottom fishing isn't the most "sporting" way to fish. It's not the most artful, nor the most challenging. In…

4 years ago

Bluefish in the Surf

Bluefish are an excellent species to catch in the surf, and while many may feel this fish isn't a top…

4 years ago

3 Tips for Live-Lining Baitfish

Live-lining with baitfish seems really simple, right? You stick a fish on a hook, pitch it out there, and let…

5 years ago

Tips for Catching Your Own Bait

You want to catch big fish, and save a few bucks at the same time? Catching your own bait is…

5 years ago