A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and suspended bass close to the surface ...

If you have often contemplated picking up a rod for the first time and getting out on the bank and giving it a try, but just feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer amount of fishing tackle, ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

No species is more closely associated with freshwater fishing than bass. It’s what most people—anglers and nonanglers alike—envision catching when casting into a lake or pond. And it makes sense ...

The Texas rig just might be a bass angler’s best option for early summer action. There are limitless options of bait styles you can put on your hook, and depending on the size of your bullet weight, ...

This story originally featured on Field & Stream. For most serious anglers, it was their family and friends who showed them the basics of the sport. But not everyone was lucky enough to have been ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.