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Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fish a Jerkbait Like a Pro

Our fishing editor runs through the basics of fishing a jerkbait like a pro.

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How to Tie a Snell Knot: Step-By-Step Guide With Photos and Video

The snell knot is a go-to option for live bait fishing. Here's how to tie one the easy way.

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Fishing Techniques

Turkey Hunting

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

The wacky rig one of the most effective bass fishing techniques. Here's everything you need to know to rig it and fish it effectively.

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Ned Rig

Palomar Knot

The Ned

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

Here's our step-by-step guide on how to set up and fish the Ned rig.

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Wilderness Survival

Watch: Spearfisherman Loses Wahoo in Mind-Boggling ‘Sharknado’ Feeding Frenzy

Jose Liccardo speared a nice wahoo in the waters of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia in 2019. Then some sharks decided to join the fun.

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Pike Fishing Tips

Pike Fishing

Pike Fishing Tips: How to Catch Pike

Pike fishing is well suited for fishermen of any skill level and on any budget. Just remember to choose your gear wisely, sharpen your hooks, and target these areas.

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

Here's an in-depth look at how the two top FFS systems stack up.

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time

The micro Ned rig will put big bluegills and and all sorts of bass in the boat. Here's how to rig and fish one.

Obsession can take root at any age.

Take, for example, Kyler Leslie, a 13-year-old from Massachusetts who pulled a state-record largemouth through the ice on Feb. 23. The 7.71-pound bass is a monster by Northeast standards, and it ties a record in the catch-and-release division. The catch was all the more impressive because the diehard teenager caught it on 4-pound test during wintertime after 12 months of intense and obsessive effort. Kyler, along with his younger brother Ryker, fished around 300 days last year. The boys had learned about the state’s Angler of the Year Award while attending a Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife event with their dad, Mike, in March 2024. With full support from their parents, the brothers achieved their goal and were both named Youth Angler of the Year.

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Watch This 13-Year-Old Catch a State-Record Largemouth Bass Through the Ice

Obsession can take root at any age. Take, for example, Kyler Leslie, a 13-year-old from Massachusetts who pulled a state-record largemouth through the ice on Feb. 23. The 7.71-pound bass is a monster by Northeast standards, and it ties a record in the catch-and-release division. The catch was all the more impressive because the diehard teenager caught it on 4-pound test during wintertime after 12 months of intense and obsessive effort. Kyler, along with his younger brother Ryker, fished around 300 days last year. The boys had learned about the state’s Angler of the Year Award while attending a Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife event with their dad, Mike, in March 2024. With full support from their parents, the brothers achieved their goal and were both named Youth Angler of the Year.

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Safety First

Make It Yourself

Make Your Little Kid a Better (and Safer) Wading Angler

Pick the right waders, have the right gear, keep safety first, and follow these other tips.

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Watch: Fisherman Catches Bull Shark in a Texas River, Sends Internet Into a Panic

When a Texas fisherman posted a video of a bull shark he caught in the Guadalupe River, some people panicked. We explain why the video is less shocking than some have made it out to be.

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Euro Nymphing Is Ruining Fly Fishing

Is a method adopted from overseas changing fly-fishing culture for better or worse? It all depends which way you swing.

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Wave Boat

Float Plane

Four People

Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot

A charter captain and his clients had just started fishing when they noticed a floatplane coming in for a rough landing. It crashed into the waves, prompting the captain to rescue the four people aboard.

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How To Catch Trout

Trout Fishing Tips

Crappie Fishing

It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie

Here's what biologists in Texas and Wisconsin have to say about the nuances of crappie fisheries management.