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.
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.
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?
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
The Right Fishing Rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
What Line T o Buy
What fishing line to buy?
What fishing line to buy?
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.
Casting A Bait Casting Reel
How to learn to cast a bait casting reel.
How to learn to cast a bait casting reel.
Cooking Fish
Here are four of my favorite ways to cook bass filets.
Here are four of my favorite ways to cook bass filets.
Flathead Catfish Information
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Alligator Gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
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.
Fileting Fish
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
Bass Fishing at Night
Joe Haubenreich with Secret Weapon Lures gives detailed info on catching bass at night.
Joe Haubenreich with Secret Weapon Lures gives detailed info on catching bass at night.
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.
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?
Drop Shot Rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
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?
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.
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.
New Record Blue Cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
Carolina Rig
How to fish a carolins rig
How to fish a carolins rig
Best Hooks for Bass Fishing
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
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
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
Bass Fishing With Worms
How to rig worms for bass fishing
How to rig worms for bass fishing
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
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.
Big Catfish
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
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
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.
Plastic Worm Colors
What are the top colors for plastic worms?
What are the top colors for plastic worms?
Crappie Fact Sheet
Basic information about black and white crappie
Basic information about black and white crappie
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
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.
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
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
Make a Minnow Trap
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
Line On A Spin Cast Reel
How to put line on a spin cast reel
How to put line on a spin cast reel
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?
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.
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?
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.
Lake Conroe
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
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
Fishing Knots
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
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
Photo gallery of bass pictures
Photo gallery of bass pictures
Photo gallery of bass pictures
Bait Casting Reels
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Eating Freshwater Drum
Donna says freshwater drum are underrated and are good to eat.
Donna says freshwater drum are underrated and are good to eat.
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.
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.
Catching Pond Fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
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
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 Games
These fishing games vary a lot. Some are free, some cost you, some you can play online.
These fishing games vary a lot. Some are free, some cost you, some you can play online.
Top Water Bass Fishing
How to catch bass on top, by Roger Lee Brown, The Bass Coach.
How to catch bass on top, by Roger Lee Brown, The Bass Coach.
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.
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.
Shad Baitfish Information
Information about shad, from the Alabama DNR
Information about shad, from the Alabama DNR
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.
Snake Head Fish
Information about snakehead fish in Florida
Information about snakehead fish in Florida
Fishing Topwater Lures
Fishing topwater lures is fun and productive
Fishing topwater lures is fun and productive
Bucktail Jigs
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
Plastic Worm Rigs
What are three plastic worm rigs?
What are three plastic worm rigs?
Bobbers
Bob Jensen tells how to use bobbers to catch more fish.
Bob Jensen tells how to use bobbers to catch more fish.
Worm Rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
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
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.
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.
Chinook Salmon
The best time, lure and location for Lake Michigan trophy chinooks
The best time, lure and location for Lake Michigan trophy chinooks
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.
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
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
Monofilament Fishing Line
What is monofilament fishing line?
What is monofilament fishing line?
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.
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.
Guntersville Fishing Report
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Shellcracker Facts
Shellcracker facts.
Shellcracker facts.
How To Fish the Alabama Rig
How to fish the Alabama rig with Troy Morrow
How to fish the Alabama rig with Troy Morrow
Lake Michigan Fishing
Captain Jim Hirt updates you on what the salmon and trout are hitting and where they are on Lake Michigan.
Captain Jim Hirt updates you on what the salmon and trout are hitting and where they are on Lake Michigan.
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.
Fishing Muddy Water
How can you cope with muddy water when fishing
How can you cope with muddy water when fishing
Boating Safety
Know the rules of the road and carry all safety equipment for a safe fishing trip
Know the rules of the road and carry all safety equipment for a safe fishing trip
Post Spawn Fishing
Scott Suggs tells how to catch post spawn bass
Scott Suggs tells how to catch post spawn bass
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?
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.
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.
Fish Recipes
A variety of ways to cook fish.
A variety of ways to cook fish.
Fishing Rods
Information on fishing rods, from picking a rod to reviews of specific rods.
Information on fishing rods, from picking a rod to reviews of specific rods.
How To Make Money Outdoors
Jobs in the outdoor world to make money
Jobs in the outdoor world to make money
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!
How To Buy A Fishing Rod
Where to get a fishing rod, how to find a fishing rod.
Where to get a fishing rod, how to find a fishing rod.
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.
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.
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
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.
How To Sharpen Fishing Hooks
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
Mel's Biggest Bass - So Far
Mel caught this nice bass on a spinnerbait and it is her first big bass.
Mel caught this nice bass on a spinnerbait and it is her first big bass.
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
Fish Scents
Do fish scents help you catch fish? I sometimes use them
Do fish scents help you catch fish? I sometimes use them
Fishing Line
Information on fishing line
Information on fishing line
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
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.
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
World Record Bass From Japan
Has a new world record bass been caught?
Has a new world record bass been caught?
Catching Nightcrawlers
How to catch and care for nightcrawlers for fishing.
How to catch and care for nightcrawlers for fishing.
Fishing Rod Guide Replacement
You can replace a broken or missing rod guide with a little effort
You can replace a broken or missing rod guide with a little effort
Snakeheads
Information about snakehead fish, and invasive species
Information about snakehead fish, and invasive species
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 Rig A Crappie Fishing Boat
How to rig your boat for crappie trolling
How to rig your boat for crappie trolling
College Bass Fishing Teams
What are college bass fishing teams?
What are college bass fishing teams?
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
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.
What Is Brackish Water Fishing
Catching fish in brackish water.
Catching fish in brackish water.
Where When and How To Fish a Drop Shot Rig
Some ideas on fishing the drop shot rig that work for me.
Some ideas on fishing the drop shot rig that work for me.
Bream Are Bedding
When bream are bedding you can catch several kinds.
When bream are bedding you can catch several kinds.
Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing
Try these spots for Lake Guntersville Bass
Try these spots for Lake Guntersville Bass
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
Trophy Brown Trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
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.
Driving A Boat
Some people driving a boat should not be!
Some people driving a boat should not be!
Fishing the Buffalo - Freshwater Fishing
A fishing story for the river fisherman. Sounds like fishing heaven, from your About.com Guide
A fishing story for the river fisherman. Sounds like fishing heaven, from your About.com Guide
Trick Worm Fishing
Fishing a Trick Worm can be productive
Fishing a Trick Worm can be productive
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.
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.
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
Catching Bedding Bass
When bass are bedding should you try to catch them?
When bass are bedding should you try to catch them?
Bighead Carp Pictures
I caught this bighead carp in Kentucky: tennessee river pline fluke bighead carp
I caught this bighead carp in Kentucky: tennessee river pline fluke bighead carp
Winter Fishing
These ways I have caught fish in the winter may help you.
These ways I have caught fish in the winter may help you.
I caught this bluegill in my pond
I caught this bluegill in my pond
I caught this bluegill in my pond
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
These Salmon were caught in Lake Michigan
Pictures of Lake Michigan Salmon
Pictures of Lake Michigan Salmon
Catching Crappie
Information to help you catch crappie
Information to help you catch crappie
Suspended Bass
Lee McClellan explains how to catch suspended bass
Lee McClellan explains how to catch suspended bass
Cat Ffishing
Tips on care and cooking of catfish
Tips on care and cooking of catfish
Girl and Big Catfish
A small girl caught a big catfish in Spain
A small girl caught a big catfish in Spain
Carolina Rig a Worm
A simple How to on Carolina rigging a worm
A simple How to on Carolina rigging a worm
Freshwater Jelly Blobs
Blobs of jelly in freshwater is actually colonies of Bryozoans
Blobs of jelly in freshwater is actually colonies of Bryozoans
Jigging A Spoon In the Fall
How to, where to and what you can catch jigging a spoon in the fall.
How to, where to and what you can catch jigging a spoon in the fall.
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.
Crappie Pictures and Fishermen That Caught Them
Pictures of crappie and fishermen that caught them.
Pictures of crappie and fishermen that caught them.
Fish Fact Sheet Information
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.
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.
Nice March Conroe White Bass
Nice March Conroe White Bass
Nice March Conroe White Bass
Catfish Fishing
How to catch, clean and eat catfish, and why it is fun
How to catch, clean and eat catfish, and why it is fun
Atlantic Sturgeon
Information about Atlantic Sturgeon
Information about Atlantic Sturgeon
Spring Bass Patterns
How To Catch Bass In Early Spring
How To Catch Bass In Early Spring