Freshwater Fishing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How To Rig The Best Bass Lures
Here are my picks of the best bass lures.
Here are my picks of the best bass lures.
What You Need To Know About Fluorocarbon Fishing Line
Fluorocarbon fishing line has its good characteristics and some bad ones, too.
Fluorocarbon fishing line has its good characteristics and some bad ones, too.
World Record Bass
The world record bass was caught near Jacksonville, GA. Here are some pictures of the signs there and info about the catch
The world record bass was caught near Jacksonville, GA. Here are some pictures of the signs there and info about the catch
Spooling A Spinning Reel
Scott Suggs tells what kind of line to use on a spinning reel, how to spool it and how to remove line twist.
Scott Suggs tells what kind of line to use on a spinning reel, how to spool it and how to remove line twist.
Top 7 Tough Monofilament Fishing Lines
These tough mono lines will do the job for you if you are fishing cover and need abrasion resistance.
These tough mono lines will do the job for you if you are fishing cover and need abrasion resistance.
Catfish Fishing In Lakes
Catching catfish fishing in lakes, where to find them and what to use.
Catching catfish fishing in lakes, where to find them and what to use.
Night Fishing
Fishing at night can be productive but there are some problems, too. These tips will help you when you go fishing at night.
Fishing at night can be productive but there are some problems, too. These tips will help you when you go fishing at night.
What Fish Taste Best
What is the best tasting fish?
What is the best tasting fish?
The Right Fishing Rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
Cooking Fish
Here are four of my favorite ways to cook bass filets.
Here are four of my favorite ways to cook bass filets.
Top Bass Lakes in Georgia
Here is my list of the top ten big lakes in Georgia for bass.
Here is my list of the top ten big lakes in Georgia for bass.
Alligator Gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
Plastic Worm Colors
What are the top colors for plastic worms?
What are the top colors for plastic worms?
Flathead Catfish Information
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Casting A Bait Casting Reel
How to learn to cast a bait casting reel.
How to learn to cast a bait casting reel.
Braid Fishing Line
What is braid fishing line and what are its good and bad points?
What is braid fishing line and what are its good and bad points?
Crappie Fact Sheet
Basic information about black and white crappie
Basic information about black and white crappie
Best Hooks for Bass Fishing
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
How To Fish the Alabama Rig
How to fish the Alabama rig with Troy Morrow
How to fish the Alabama rig with Troy Morrow
Prime Time for Northern Pike
What is the best time of year to go pike fishing?
What is the best time of year to go pike fishing?
Bluegill Fish Facts
Bluegill are fun to catch and bite most every bait you can use.
Bluegill are fun to catch and bite most every bait you can use.
Crankbaits
How do you choose which crankbait to buy and which one to fish with?
How do you choose which crankbait to buy and which one to fish with?
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater drum are widespred in North America and fight hard but are not real good to eat.
Freshwater drum are widespred in North America and fight hard but are not real good to eat.
Snakehead Fish
Snakehead fish are not native to the US but are being found in some states. What problems can they cause and what can you do?
Snakehead fish are not native to the US but are being found in some states. What problems can they cause and what can you do?
Tackle Box Things You Need
Every fisherman needs these things in his fishing tackle box.
Every fisherman needs these things in his fishing tackle box.
Drop Shot Rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
Bass Fishing at Night
Colors to use while night fishing for bass and other tips to help you catch fish.
Colors to use while night fishing for bass and other tips to help you catch fish.
Jig and Pig Fishing
A jig and pig is a great bait for big bass, especially in the winter
A jig and pig is a great bait for big bass, especially in the winter
Spinning Reel Maintenance
Lee McClellan tells how to clean and maintain your spinning reel.
Lee McClellan tells how to clean and maintain your spinning reel.
Fishing Knots
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
What Line To Buy
Should you choose an invisible fishing line or a line that has a color you can see?
Should you choose an invisible fishing line or a line that has a color you can see?
Carolina Rig
How to fish a carolins rig
How to fish a carolins rig
Bass Fishing Lure Color Selection
How to choose a good color for bass fishing lures
How to choose a good color for bass fishing lures
Reasons For Not Catching Fish
There seems to be more reasons for not catching than for catching
There seems to be more reasons for not catching than for catching
Fishing A Spinnerbait
Joe H with Secret Weapon Lures shares 14 different ways to fish a spinnerbait
Joe H with Secret Weapon Lures shares 14 different ways to fish a spinnerbait
Fileting Fish
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
Catching Trout And Salmon
Captain Jim Hirt has a lot of experience catching salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. These articles will help you catch salmon and trout there and anywhere else you fish.
Captain Jim Hirt has a lot of experience catching salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. These articles will help you catch salmon and trout there and anywhere else you fish.
Shad Spawn Fishing
Bass go wild when the shad spawn and you can load the boat if you are in the right place at the right time.
Bass go wild when the shad spawn and you can load the boat if you are in the right place at the right time.
Top Bass Lakes In Alabama
You won' go wrong fishing any of these lakes in Alabama for bass
You won' go wrong fishing any of these lakes in Alabama for bass
How To Sharpen Fishing Hooks
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
Fishing With Downriggers
How to set up downriggers for fishing and what to use to be successful fishing with downriggers
How to set up downriggers for fishing and what to use to be successful fishing with downriggers
What Is Cane Pole Fishing
Fishing with a cane pole
Fishing with a cane pole
Asian Carp Problems
Asian carp are an invasive species causing problems in the US.
Asian carp are an invasive species causing problems in the US.
Make a Minnow Trap
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing
Try these spots for Lake Guntersville Bass
Try these spots for Lake Guntersville Bass
Fishing Muddy Water
How can you cope with muddy water when fishing
How can you cope with muddy water when fishing
Post Spawn Fishing
Scott Suggs tells how to catch post spawn bass
Scott Suggs tells how to catch post spawn bass
Catching Shellcracker
Catching shellcracker bream is a lot of fun and they are good to eat, too.
Catching shellcracker bream is a lot of fun and they are good to eat, too.
Catching Nightcrawlers
How to catch and care for nightcrawlers for fishing.
How to catch and care for nightcrawlers for fishing.
Big Catfish
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
Shellcracker Facts
Shellcracker facts.
Shellcracker facts.
Bass Fishing With Worms
How to rig worms for bass fishing
How to rig worms for bass fishing
Bream Are Bedding
When bream are bedding you can catch several kinds.
When bream are bedding you can catch several kinds.
Hook Size
How are hooks sized?
How are hooks sized?
Plastic Worm Rigs
What are three plastic worm rigs?
What are three plastic worm rigs?
Night Bass Fishing
Fishing at night makes sense for many reasons, especially here in Georgia
Fishing at night makes sense for many reasons, especially here in Georgia
Trick Worm Fishing
Fishing a Trick Worm can be productive
Fishing a Trick Worm can be productive
Muskie Through the Seasons
Victor Beacham shares his tips on catching muskie in all seasons of the year.
Victor Beacham shares his tips on catching muskie in all seasons of the year.
Choosing the Right Fishing Line
How to choose the right fishing line.
How to choose the right fishing line.
What Are Some Spring Walleye Fishing Tips
Some tips to help you catch spring walleye
Some tips to help you catch spring walleye
Trophy Lake Trout
Lures to use to catch trophy lake trout on Lake Michigan
Lures to use to catch trophy lake trout on Lake Michigan
Catching Bedding Bass
When bass are bedding should you try to catch them?
When bass are bedding should you try to catch them?
Walleye On Live Bait
Ted Pilgrim says live bait is the way to go for walleye
Ted Pilgrim says live bait is the way to go for walleye
Three Fishing Rigs You Should Know - Freshwater Fishing
Roger Lee Brown, The Bass Coach, explains Texas, Carolina and floating worm fishing rigs, from your Mining Co Guide
Roger Lee Brown, The Bass Coach, explains Texas, Carolina and floating worm fishing rigs, from your Mining Co Guide
Kinds of Black Bass
There are 8 species of black bass in the United States.
There are 8 species of black bass in the United States.
Line On A Spin Cast Reel
How to put line on a spin cast reel
How to put line on a spin cast reel
Put Line on Spinning Reels
A simple How to on spooling line on spinning reels
A simple How to on spooling line on spinning reels
Bucktail Jigs
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
How To Make Money Outdoors
Jobs in the outdoor world to make money
Jobs in the outdoor world to make money
Hooks In Fish Stomach
Should you try to remove the hook from a fish that has swallowed it if you are going to release it?
Should you try to remove the hook from a fish that has swallowed it if you are going to release it?
Fishing Spoons
Captain Jim Hirt tells how to choose speed, color and size of your fishing spoon on Lake Michigan
Captain Jim Hirt tells how to choose speed, color and size of your fishing spoon on Lake Michigan
Why Use Red Fishing Line?
Use red fishing line when fishing Lake Michigan - here is why red fishing line is good.
Use red fishing line when fishing Lake Michigan - here is why red fishing line is good.
Bottom Bouncer Rigging
Gary Parsons tells how to rig a bottom bouncer to catch more walleye
Gary Parsons tells how to rig a bottom bouncer to catch more walleye
Fishing A Jig and Pig
Fishing a jig and pig is a good way to catch big bass.
Fishing a jig and pig is a good way to catch big bass.
Yellow Perch
Information about yellow perch
Information about yellow perch
Save Gas Fishing
There are many ways you can save gas and keep fishing.
There are many ways you can save gas and keep fishing.
New Record Blue Cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
Silver Carp
Silver carp are one species of the Asian carp species that are causing problems in the United States
Silver carp are one species of the Asian carp species that are causing problems in the United States
How To Find Bass
These tips may help you find bass on new waters or even on places you have fished in the past.
These tips may help you find bass on new waters or even on places you have fished in the past.
Fishing Line Twist Removal
Here are several ways to remove twists from your fishing line.
Here are several ways to remove twists from your fishing line.
Leadcore Line
Captain Jim Hirt explains how to use leadcore line for fishing Lake Michigan
Captain Jim Hirt explains how to use leadcore line for fishing Lake Michigan
Shad Baitfish Information
Information about shad, from the Alabama DNR
Information about shad, from the Alabama DNR
Cold Water Bass Fishing
Try these tips for catching bass in cold water.
Try these tips for catching bass in cold water.
Bowfin
Bowfin are mean and ugly, and they will tear up your tackle
Bowfin are mean and ugly, and they will tear up your tackle
Bobbers
Bob Jensen tells how to use bobbers to catch more fish.
Bob Jensen tells how to use bobbers to catch more fish.
Fishing and Camping Checklist
Make a list so you will always have everything you need on your next fishing and camping trip.
Make a list so you will always have everything you need on your next fishing and camping trip.
Spinning Reels for Fishing
Spinning reels are very popular and work better than other kinds of fishing reels for some kinds of fishing.
Spinning reels are very popular and work better than other kinds of fishing reels for some kinds of fishing.
Worm Rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
Fish Kill
A lot of my fish died in a fish kill in my pond due to low oxygen content.
A lot of my fish died in a fish kill in my pond due to low oxygen content.
Monofilament Fishing Line
What is monofilament fishing line?
What is monofilament fishing line?
Blueback Herring
Here are some facts about blueback herring and how they affect fishing in fresh water.
Here are some facts about blueback herring and how they affect fishing in fresh water.
Spring Bass Patterns
How To Catch Bass In Early Spring
How To Catch Bass In Early Spring
Georgia Bass Tournament Trails
Georgia bass fishermen have a variety of tournament trails they can compete in, ranging from big lakes to small ones.
Georgia bass fishermen have a variety of tournament trails they can compete in, ranging from big lakes to small ones.
Babying Big Bass
Jim Shepherd shares some info from the Texas Wildlife folks on how to handle big bass.
Jim Shepherd shares some info from the Texas Wildlife folks on how to handle big bass.
Double Fluke Rig
Sometimes a double Fluke rig will draw strikes with a single Fluke will not. Here is how to tie it with a sliding swivel.
Sometimes a double Fluke rig will draw strikes with a single Fluke will not. Here is how to tie it with a sliding swivel.
World Record Bass From Japan
Has a new world record bass been caught?
Has a new world record bass been caught?
Catching Pond Fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
Fish Feeding Schedules
Do fish feed on a schedule you can use to catch them? Here are some thoughts and ideas on that topic.
Do fish feed on a schedule you can use to catch them? Here are some thoughts and ideas on that topic.
Fish Attractants
Do fish attractants work?
Do fish attractants work?
Elite Angler DQed
An Elite series angler was disqualified at Lake Guntersville. Here is Boyd Duckett's take on what happened
An Elite series angler was disqualified at Lake Guntersville. Here is Boyd Duckett's take on what happened
Ambassadeur 5500 C3 - Fishing Product Review
Ambassadeur 5500 C3 is a good reel according to R. Lantz Saylor
Ambassadeur 5500 C3 is a good reel according to R. Lantz Saylor
Guntersville Fishing Report
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Alaska Salmon
There are five species of salmon that live in Alaska waters and come up Alaska rivers to spawn.
There are five species of salmon that live in Alaska waters and come up Alaska rivers to spawn.
College Bass Fishing Teams
What are college bass fishing teams?
What are college bass fishing teams?
WinterizingTackle
Store your fishing tackle right so it will be ready next spring.
Store your fishing tackle right so it will be ready next spring.
Basics of Catfish Fishing
Ted Pilgrim shares the ways to catch catfish near you
Ted Pilgrim shares the ways to catch catfish near you
What Are Some Different Kinds of Bream
There are many kinds of bream.
There are many kinds of bream.
Fishing Brush at Clark's Hill Lake
Pictures of fishing brush piles and a hump at Clarks Hill
Pictures of fishing brush piles and a hump at Clarks Hill
Sunfish Pictures - Bluegill, Shellcracker, Redbreast and more
These sunfish were caught by readers of fishing.about.com - send in your pictures of sunfish including bluegill, shellcracker, redbreast and others.
These sunfish were caught by readers of fishing.about.com - send in your pictures of sunfish including bluegill, shellcracker, redbreast and others.
Deep Water Fishing
Skeet Reese gives some tips on deep water fishing
Skeet Reese gives some tips on deep water fishing
How To Fish Swimbaits
Craig Gottwalls explains his systematic approach to fishing swimbaits.
Craig Gottwalls explains his systematic approach to fishing swimbaits.
How To Clean A Gar
These pictures and instructions will help you clean a gar.
These pictures and instructions will help you clean a gar.
How To Rig A Crappie Fishing Boat
How to rig your boat for crappie trolling
How to rig your boat for crappie trolling
Ways To Rig A Jig Head Worm
Different ways to rig a worm on a jig head for jig head worm fishing
Different ways to rig a worm on a jig head for jig head worm fishing
Red Piranha Information
Pictures and information about the red piranha
Pictures and information about the red piranha
Chinook Salmon
The best time, lure and location for Lake Michigan trophy chinooks
The best time, lure and location for Lake Michigan trophy chinooks
Bait Casting Reels
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Trophy Brown Trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
The Alabama Rig
The Alabama Rig is taking bass fishing by storm
The Alabama Rig is taking bass fishing by storm
Fishing Topwater Lures
Fishing topwater lures is fun and productive
Fishing topwater lures is fun and productive
Suspended Bass
Lee McClellan explains how to catch suspended bass
Lee McClellan explains how to catch suspended bass
Summer Fishing
Ted Pilgrim shares three summer fishing tricks that put fish in the boat.
Ted Pilgrim shares three summer fishing tricks that put fish in the boat.
Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds
Great info on fish kills in ponds, from the Alabama DNR
Great info on fish kills in ponds, from the Alabama DNR
Slinging Spinnerbaits
Spinnerbaits catch a lot of bass and are versitile fishing lures. Here is a variety of ways I like to fish them.
Spinnerbaits catch a lot of bass and are versitile fishing lures. Here is a variety of ways I like to fish them.
Snake Head Fish
Information about snakehead fish in Florida
Information about snakehead fish in Florida
Landing Fish
Tips from Captain Jim Hirt on the things that will help you land the fish you hook.
Tips from Captain Jim Hirt on the things that will help you land the fish you hook.
Catfish and Bullheads
Catfish are plentiful, fun to catch and good to eat. All about different kinds of catfish and catfish records.
Catfish are plentiful, fun to catch and good to eat. All about different kinds of catfish and catfish records.
What Is Brackish Water Fishing
Catching fish in brackish water.
Catching fish in brackish water.
Catching and Cooking Bowfin
James Luke tells how they catch bowfin and cook them, too!
James Luke tells how they catch bowfin and cook them, too!
Topwater Baits For Bass
Topwater baits provide exciting hits from bass. Here are some tips on when to use them.
Topwater baits provide exciting hits from bass. Here are some tips on when to use them.
Lake Conroe
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
How Can I Choose the Right Rod and Reel for My Fishing
Match your rod and reel and match the outfit to your fishing
Match your rod and reel and match the outfit to your fishing
Northern Pike Fishing in Lakes
What to use and where to fish in lakes for no rthern pike
What to use and where to fish in lakes for no rthern pike
Tie an Improved Clinch Knot
A simple How to on tying an improved clinch knot
A simple How to on tying an improved clinch knot
Fishing the Spawn
Jay Yelas gives tips on fishing for bass on the bed.
Jay Yelas gives tips on fishing for bass on the bed.
Green Sunfish
Green sunfish are common in much of the US and are good to eat.
Green sunfish are common in much of the US and are good to eat.
Basics of Catfishing
Some basics of cat fishing.
Some basics of cat fishing.
Downrigger Presentations
When you should use downriggers and where downriggers will work for you
When you should use downriggers and where downriggers will work for you
Review of St Croix Fishing Rod
I think the St. Croix Avid Series AVC70MF Medium power fast action 7 foot rod is the best all-around bait casting rod I have tried.
I think the St. Croix Avid Series AVC70MF Medium power fast action 7 foot rod is the best all-around bait casting rod I have tried.
How to Replace A Rod Tip
Replacing the tip on a fishing rod is easy and inexpensive.
Replacing the tip on a fishing rod is easy and inexpensive.
Trolling Motor Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker on a trolling motor can be a problem
A circuit breaker on a trolling motor can be a problem
Catching Crappie
Where to crappie fish at Clark Hill
Where to crappie fish at Clark Hill
Invisible Fluorocarbon Swivels
Invisible fluorocarbon swivels from Aquateko have a place in your tacklebox
Invisible fluorocarbon swivels from Aquateko have a place in your tacklebox
Animal Planet's River Monsters
Season two of Animal Planet's River Monsters promises to show some big, ugly, dangerous fish.
Season two of Animal Planet's River Monsters promises to show some big, ugly, dangerous fish.
Catfish Secrets - Freshwater Fishing
Mike Anderson shares his secrets on bating a catfish hole, from your Mining Co Guide
Mike Anderson shares his secrets on bating a catfish hole, from your Mining Co Guide
Why Should I Fish A Curly Tail Grub
A curly tail grub will catch any predator fish that swims.
A curly tail grub will catch any predator fish that swims.
Muskie Profile
Information and pictures of muskie
Information and pictures of muskie
Early Spring Walleye at Lake of the Woods - Freshwater Fishing
If you want big walleye this spring, check out this info written by Phil Rolfe from your About.com Guide
If you want big walleye this spring, check out this info written by Phil Rolfe from your About.com Guide
Orderly Tacklebox
Do you ever organize your tackle?
Do you ever organize your tackle?
Bass Fishing Bait Color
Captain Mike Gerry talks about the importance of color in bass fishing baits
Captain Mike Gerry talks about the importance of color in bass fishing baits