Information for Beginning Fishermen

How to fish the Alabama rig with Troy Morrow

Keep up with the fish you catch

What you need for kids safety when you take them fishing.

Jim Pope says slow down for spring bass fishing

What is braid fishing line and what are its good and bad points?

How can you cope with muddy water when fishing

Fishing for yellow perch in lakes.

How to, where to and what you can catch jigging a spoon in the fall.

What is the best way to fish a cypress tree?

Fishing line is the most important connection while fishing.

Captain Mike Gerry says it is time for topwater on Guntersville

Wht do you know about National Fishing Week?

Use the right equipment to feel a bass bite

How to catch and care for nightcrawlers for fishing.

Captain Mike Gerry says a shaky head is good winter bait.

Captain Mike Gerry talks about the importance of color in bass fishing baits

How to catch fish on slow fall fishing days.

What colors, size and trailers work best in the fall for a jig and pig

What is monofilament fishing line?

Captain Mike Gerry offers tips on choosing a swimbait.

Learn how to drive a boat safely

You can catch bass by fishing around bridges

Lee McClellan says smallmouth bite in small streams in the fall.

Boyd Duckett discusses the art and science of bass fishing

Jerry Adams share s his tips on fishing a Rattle Trap

What is your favorite worm color and why do you like it?

What are the top colors for plastic worms?

Captain Mike Gerry says fall means buzzbait fishing on Lake Guntersville

Captain Mike Gerry offers some keys for catching big bass while flipping.

Fritz talks about how to pattern bass

Roger Lee Brown gives tips on catching fall bass

Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig

Captain Mike Gerry gives some tips on crankbait fishing.

Captain Mike Gerry explains stroking a jig

Captain Mike Gerry offers some tips on catching fall bass on Lake Guntersville

What are three plastic worm rigs?

You can catch bass after a cold front

Fishing at night can be productive but there are some problems, too. These tips will help you when you go fishing at night.

Captain Mike Gerry explains the difference between flipping and pitching

Ted Pilgrim shares three summer fishing tricks that put fish in the boat.

Fishing in Estuaries

Share your top water tips

Information on different kinds of rods, rod repair and buying a rod

What are the biggest problems facing fishermen?

How to catch bass on crank baits around grass

Nate Rosson shares some of his tips on rigging spinnerbaits

Contribute your comments on fishing spinnerbaits

Why fish humps? Captain Mike Gerry says the bass are there and explains how to fish them.

Captain Mike Gerry tells why ledge fishing is so good

Should you try to remove the hook from a fish that has swallowed it if you are going to release it?

Captain Mike Gerry says it is time to fish the wood.

Some fishermen seem to have a sixth sense for catching fish.

When the water temperatures get higher than 60 it is time to fish topwater baits.

Boyd Duckett tells why pitching for bass is a good method, what to use and where to pitch

Captain Mike offers some ideas on catching bass on rattle baits.

Captain Mike tells how to swim a jig, when to change colors and trailers and where to swim a jig.

Kevin VanDam gives some tips on catching bass from rocks and stumps

Future Fisherman Foundation Physh Ed Program "Hooks" Young Anglers

I fish year round and the way I dress allows me to stay comfortable.

Captain Mike Gerry tells why flat sided crankbaits are good

Boyd Duckett tells how to find and catch bass in Novemher

Fishing articles from Bass Tackle Depot

Craig Gottwalls explains his systematic approach to fishing swimbaits.

Captain Gerry tells how to catch bass as the days get longer

Lee McClellan tells why smallmouth fishing in the snow is productive and what lures to use.

A spinnerbait is a great winter bait according to Captain Mike Gerry

Jim Moynagh describes how he catches bass on his Rock Jig

Captain Mike Gerry gives some tips on catching Guntersville bass in the winter.

Mike Gerry tells how to catch bass on Lake Guntersville on a jigging spoon

Light tackle and small baits will catch bass when other methods fail.

Topwater baits work well in my home state

What is fizzing and how does it work.

Skeet Reese tells why and how to use scents on bass baits in cold water.

Bob Jensen discusses summer fishing

Skeet Reese gives some tips on deep water fishing

Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry

Fishing Tips

Lee McClellan explains how to catch suspended bass

How to put line on a spin cast reel

Bob Jensen tells which weedlines to fish and which baits work best.

Jay Yelas tells how upsizing your baits helps catch summertime bass.

Bob Jensen tells how to use bobbers to catch more fish.

Jay Yelas explains how and where he fishes a floating worm for bass.

Scott Suggs tells what kind of line to use on a spinning reel, how to spool it and how to remove line twist.

Bob Jensen tells why you should use a landing net and how to use them.

Scott Suggs tells how to catch post spawn bass

Bob Jensen gives some tips for fishing open water after ice-out.

Bob Jensen articles from The Fishing Wire

Some fishermen seem to have a sixth sense for catching fish.

Catching inactive bass in the winter is tough but they can be caught

Scott Suggs explains how to catch bass by sight fishing

How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures

Freshwater fishing articles courtesy of The Fishing Wire

Christmas is a good time to catch hybrids

How to locate places to jig a spoon

Joe H with Secret Weapon Lures shares 14 different ways to fish a spinnerbait

Fishing in the winter, from ice fishing to what to use for bass in the south.

How does low water from droughts affect fishing?

When and how to use leadcore line

Fishing at night is a good way to beat the heat

Catching fish in the south in late July can be tough, but these tips should help if it is hot where you fish.

Different ways to rig a worm on a jig head for jig head worm fishing

The three Rs help ou catch lake Michigan fish

Jig head worms are very popular for bass fishing but what are they?

Rig for catching more fish on Lake Michigan

Use red fishing line when fishing Lake Michigan - here is why red fishing line is good.

Glass and brass for fishing is just one trick of many.

Some tips on catching bass after a cold front.

Cold front effects on fishing and how to adapt

Information about different kinds of fish species are contained in these fish fact sheets, including record weight, where they live and spawn and other information.

Captain Jim Hirt tells how to choose speed, color and size of your fishing spoon on Lake Michigan

Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.

Papa John tells how using GPS helps catch fish

Lightning can be dangerous and fishermen face it often.

Riprap is a great place to catch fish.

Ultralight fishing tackle is a fun way to fish and you will catch more fish.

Did you ever wonder why fish caught in late fall or the winter have well developed eggs?

Information and pictures of largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass.

Brian Knippers offers some ice fishing tips to keep you safe while ice fishing.

These ways I have caught fish in the winter may help you.

These were the top ten articles on freshwater fishing at About.com based on page views for 2006.

Tips from Captain Jim Hirt on the things that will help you land the fish you hook.

There are several reasons to hire a fishing guide.

Captain Jim Hirt tells how catching trophy fish depends on a lot of variables.

Here is how I record my fishing trips to help me catch more fish

Catching bass on finesse rigs may save the day.

Where to get a fishing rod.

What is the difference between Spinnerbaits Crankbaits and Jigs and how do you fish them?

Do you ever organize your tackle?

How do you choose which crankbait to buy and which one to fish with?

How to choose and fish different worm rigs

These tips may help you find bass on new waters or even on places you have fished in the past.

Mepps buys squirrel tails for dressing their spinners.

Use these tips to have successful catch and release fishing

Joe Haubenreich with Secret Weapon Lures gives detailed info on catching bass at night.

Pictures of a Jig and Pig

Lakes get crowded during holidays like July 4th - here are some ways to fish in peace.

Catching fish when they are hitting on top can be tough, but watching them if fun.

How to catch Coho in Lake Michigan from Captain Jim Hirt.

The first few days of summer holidays are magical times for fishing.

National Fishing and Boating Week is June 3 - 11

Captain Jim explains some of the reasons to use a GPS while fishing.

Trolling tips for fishing Lake Michigan

Learn to fish a floating worm for bass

How to rig leadcore line for trolling.

Spinning reels are very popular and work better than other kinds of fishing reels for some kinds of fishing.

More tips for fishing downriggers

How to set up downriggers and what to use to be successful fishing with downriggers

You can go fishing in most winter weather if you are prepared for it.

Captain Jim Hirt explains how to use leadcore line for fishing Lake Michigan

Cold Start Fishing - how to find fish after not being on the water in a long time.

Fritz has tried both lines and is tending toward mono fishing line

Do the fishing pros know something you don't?

Fishing - Why I love fishing and go fishing often

I go fishing about 100 days a year and it is not enough.

Do fish scents help you catch fish? I sometimes use them

Bass are hard to catch while fishing in the winter. Here are some reasons why bass fishing is tough, and some tactics that work to catch bass.

Falling out of a fishing boat may be a once in a lifetime happening -don't let it be the last thing that ever happens.

There are several ways to make a crankbait run right when it does not.

Every fisherman has to answer this question themselves

This is a good time to catch fish in my area of the world

Here are several ways to remove twists from your fishing line.

Fall fishing can be great if you fish the right places and take advantage of it.

Fall turnover, what it is and how it affects your fishing

September fishing is often tough. Here are some pattern that might work

The changes in fishing technology over the past 35 years are amazing

Boat trailering takes practice, patience courtesy and common sense

Mepps spinners are great for bream. Just my luck I would hook my biggest bass ever on one

Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers tips to stay safe on the busiest, and often deadliest weekend of the boating season

Watching fish can help you learn more about catching them.

Sometimes a double Fluke rig will draw strikes with a single Fluke will not. Here is how to tie it with a sliding swivel.

How can you get your name in the fishing record books?

Find the baitfish and bass will be nearby. Here are some things to look for to find the baitfish.

What fishing line to buy?

A jig and pig is a great bait for big bass, especially in the winter

Tying a good knot can help you land more fish,

A review of the best fishing web sites, including screen shots and info about each.

How to fish a carolins rig

Do fish feed on a schedule you can use to catch them? Here are some thoughts and ideas on that topic.

How to tie a drop shot rig

You can learn to cast a bait casting reel

It is importand for the future of fishing to get kids involved!

Spinnerbaits catch a lot of bass and are versitile fishing lures. Here is a variety of ways I like to fish them.

Your Child’s First Rod and Reel Really is a Big Deal, a tip from Sebastian Bobber and Derby reaches nine million participants.

You can save many plugs that get hung up with this simple, cheap plug knocker.

You can catch fish and enjoy doing it, even on the most crowded holiday weekend, if you use some of these tips.

Rig up a Texas rigged worm for fishing brush and casting to grass and under docks. Simple and easy to use, itwas one of the first ways to rig worms.

Put line on your bait casting reel correctly and it will last longer and cast better.

A palomor knot is a strong knot for attaching hooks and lures. It is one of the best for tying a drop shot rig.

How to tie a knot that will hold under most fishing conditions - my favorite knot that I have been using for many years.

Rig a worm Carolina style to catch fish in a variety of places.

Step by step instructions on putting line on a spinning reel.

Blowdowns, or trees in the water, are great places to catch bass. Here are some tips on how to catch bass out of blowdowns.

Use a checklist to make sure you have everything you need on your fishing and camping trip. This list has served me well for years. Start with it and add more of your own stuff.

Learn from my mistakes - keep track of where the fish is that you are fighting, don't get distracted.

Get a mount of your fish and be able to release it alive, too.

What is fall turn-over and how does it affect your fishing?

Why fall is a good time to go fishing.

Fishing a jig and pig.

Some people driving a boat should not be!

Here are some pictures of my Castaway rod with the reel attached on a Tennessee handle, and an explanation of it.

Fishing a jig and pig.

Riprap is a good place to catch bass in the winter, or anytime else!

Video tapes can inform and entertain you.

Types of cover that hold bass that will hit a jig and pig

Finding the fish makes all the difference

Bucktails will catch fish when nothing else will work.

A jig and pig is a great winter bait for big bass

The father of structure fishing - his book has been long considered a must for serious bass fishermen.

Great information on how to rig different kinds of worm rigs, with picturds, from Yamamoto Baits

How to tie this knot that is smaller and stronger than the clinch knot.

Interesting quiz - test your knowledge of fish in Minnesota

Guide Steve Huber wrote this article for Lake-link.com. It is a good guide to choosing a fishing line that fits your needs.

Late December is a good time to catch bass - some years! Here are some things that work for me.

I have been able to catch a lot of winter crappie at Clark's Hill with these patterns and tactics.

The future of fishing, and of many kids, depends on getting them into the sport!

From the time the water temperature starts to drop until winter, fish are biting!

Some ideas about the differences of these baits and how to fish them.

Think up new lures or ways to adapt what you have to look better to the fish.

Does it ever get too hot to go fishing? Here are some ways to beat the heat.

How to catch bass on a Carolina rig

Tactics that may help catch bass after a cold front

How do you, and the bass, respond to a cold front?

Find the birds and you might find a school of feeding fish!

A little lubricant helps, and a new product promises to stick with your reel a long time.

. From your About.com Guide. Imagine escaping from your hectic daily routine for one afternoon to a locale of peace and tranquility.

Tips from the pros, from how to tie knots to releasing air from a fish's swim bladder.

Guide service that also offers to "school" you on the ways to catch bass - on Lake Champlain/Lake George, NY.

The top twenty things you can do to become a better bass tournament fisherman. Should work for all species!

How-to video on live bait fishing for bass

Flyfishing School, store, and more. Good place for beginners! Special schools for beginners, women and even experts who know enough to know they can learn more.

Report from Bassmaster and Zebco on the Casting Kids competition.

Lots of good info from instruction for beginners to family pictures.

The father of structure fishing with his spoonplugs gives tips on catching fish in deep water.

Site for English speaking expatriates - fishing section has links and books.

Download an "intelligent data base" that will supply you with fishing methods and patterns based on your type of fishing. If you like it, buy it.

Find out information about your favorite species in the fishing field guide

Fishing and lake maps available for over 4000 US and Canadian lakes and rivers.

How to tie knots - clickable links to show you how to tie several knots.

by Jerry Puckett - From Gary Yamamoto's Baits Inside Line

From Grant's Guide By Herron Publications, includes good diagrams showing how to tie several knots.

Check out this page for a knot screen saver and demo on how to tie knots. It you like the software, order it.

Some good info on tying knots in fishing line can be found here. Although the most common are listed, there are no details on tying them, just do's and don'ts.

Join professional angler and tournament champion, Daryl Christensen, for a full day of on-the-water fishing instructions.

"We provide both outdoor and indoor/online fly fishing courses designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of how to fly fish."

From fishingpal.com, also includes places to find them, habitat, eating quality and ways to catch them.

Hank Parker's favorite lakes, you can order a kit that includes maps, tips, gps coordinates and more of these lakes.

Good information on GPS - especially good intro for new users!

How pro fishermen catch fish when the rest of us don't?

Catch winter fish where salt and freshwater mix

Some of the reasons I love to fish.

Daniel Di Cori went bass fishing and his friend caught more bass. Can you help him?

Daniel needs help catching as many bass as his friend

There is some good info on fishing in books and magazines

Can bass smell? Do the scents we put on baits make a difference?

Does bait size matter when bass fishing?

Information on fishing line

Share your fishing line information

What happens during fall turnover?

Share your tips on fishing fall turnover

Catching fish in cold water.

Check out fishing videos for instruction and entertainment

Where to fish a jig and pig.