Freshwater Fishing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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?
Christmas Fishing Gifts
Here are some gifts most any fisherman would love to find under the tree or in the stocking.
Here are some gifts most any fisherman would love to find under the tree or in the stocking.
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.
Drop Shot Rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
How to tie a drop shot rig
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.
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
What Line T o Buy
What fishing line to buy?
What fishing line to buy?
Robbie "Katchaser" and Big Flathead
Robbie catches huge cats like these.: katchaser big cats quot robby nbsp
Robbie catches huge cats like these.: katchaser big cats quot robby nbsp
Catching Cold Bass
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.
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.
Big Catfish
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
Robbie Robinson with some of the big catfish he catches.
Getting ready to cast baitcast
You can learn to cast a bait casting reel
You can learn to cast a bait casting reel
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.
How To Jig Spoons To Catch Fish In the Fall
Fall is a good time to jig a spoon to catch fish: jig spoons ambassadeur spoon related resources nbsp
Fall is a good time to jig a spoon to catch fish: jig spoons ambassadeur spoon related resources nbsp
Braided Fishing Lines - What You Need To Know
Braided fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
Braided fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
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.
Fileting Fish
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
How I clean fish, with step by step fish cleaning pictures
Fishing Knots
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
Learn to tie a good knot and don't lose fish.
Alligator Gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
Fact sheet on alligator gar
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
Building A Fly Tying Bench
Fritz made his own fly tying bench for a whole lot less than buying one would have cost, and he got the satisfaction of making it himself.
Fritz made his own fly tying bench for a whole lot less than buying one would have cost, and he got the satisfaction of making it himself.
Ice Fishing Rainbow Trout
These Rainbows were caught on worms, salmon eggs and powerbait. The techniques employed to catch these fish are hard learned. It takes a long time to become a seasoned rainbow trout ice fisherman.
These Rainbows were caught on worms, salmon eggs and powerbait. The techniques employed to catch these fish are hard learned. It takes a long time to become a seasoned rainbow trout ice fisherman.
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.
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.
Carolina Rig
How to fish a carolins rig
How to fish a carolins rig
Crappie Fact Sheet
Basic information about black and white crappie
Basic information about black and white crappie
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.
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
Bait Casting Reels
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Baitcasting reels have good, bad and ugly characteristics
Cold Water Bass Fishing
Try these tips for catching bass in cold water: water bass bass fishing winter weather catching bass bass patterns
Try these tips for catching bass in cold water: water bass bass fishing winter weather catching bass bass patterns
Crappie Fishing
Crappie fishing at Christmas can be an excellent way to fill up your freezer. These tips I use in Georgia might help you where you fish.
Crappie fishing at Christmas can be an excellent way to fill up your freezer. These tips I use in Georgia might help you where you fish.
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.
Fluorocarbon Fishing Lines - What You Need To Know
Fluorocarbon fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
Fluorocarbon fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
Ice Fishing Rainbow
Step onto a lake you're unfamiliar with and you'll immediately realize you'd better do your homework if you want to hook the illusive rainbow trout.
Step onto a lake you're unfamiliar with and you'll immediately realize you'd better do your homework if you want to hook the illusive rainbow trout.
Snakeheads
Information about snakehead fish, and invasive species
Information about snakehead fish, and invasive species
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.
Winter Crappie
Catching winter crappie at Clark's Hill - this technique may work for you.
Catching winter crappie at Clark's Hill - this technique may work for you.
Bait Casting Reels
Bait casting reels are excellent for many kinds of fishing and come in a wide variety of prices. Some are high quality but a reasonable price and some are very expensive. Many lower priced models will serve most fishing needs.
Bait casting reels are excellent for many kinds of fishing and come in a wide variety of prices. Some are high quality but a reasonable price and some are very expensive. Many lower priced models will serve most fishing needs.
NetBait T-Mac Plastic Worms
The T-Mac worm from NetBait is a good bait.
The T-Mac worm from NetBait is a good bait.
Ice Fishing Perch
Brian Knippers caught this yellow perch while ice fishing in New Hampshire
Brian Knippers caught this yellow perch while ice fishing in New Hampshire
Ice Fishing Sled
Brian Knippers ice fishing sled with his ice fishing equipment
Brian Knippers ice fishing sled with his ice fishing equipment
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
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
Pickwick Sauger - Freshwater Fishing
Jim Pope explains how to catch sauger, with pictures, from your Mining Co Guide
Jim Pope explains how to catch sauger, with pictures, from your Mining Co Guide
Worm Rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
How to choose and fish different worm rigs
Fishing Jigging Spoons - Why Fish Jigging Spoons
The Bass Coach, Roger Lee Brown, gives excellent advice on fishing jigging spoons.
The Bass Coach, Roger Lee Brown, gives excellent advice on fishing jigging spoons.
Ice Fishing Bass
Brian caught this nice bass while ice fishing in New Hampshire
Brian caught this nice bass while ice fishing in New Hampshire
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?
Make a Minnow Trap
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
Make a minnow trap to catch small fish for bait
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
How To Sharpen Fishing Hooks
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
How to sharpen fishing hooks, with pictures
World Record Bass From Japan
Has a new world record bass been caught?
Has a new world record bass been caught?
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
New Record Blue Cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
IGFA recognizes new world record blue cat
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.
The Right Fishing Rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
Lee McClellan gives suggestions on picking the right fishing rod
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.
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.
Recipes for Fish
Recipes for cooking fish
Recipes for cooking fish
Catching Crappie
Information to help you catch crappie
Information to help you catch crappie
Double Fluke Rig
This shows a double Fluke rig
This shows a double Fluke rig
Bass Fishing With Worms
How to rig worms for bass fishing
How to rig worms for bass fishing
Ice Fishing Equipment
Brian Knippers ice fishing equipment is on the ice and ready to go ice fishing in New Hampshire
Brian Knippers ice fishing equipment is on the ice and ready to go ice fishing in New Hampshire
Ice Fishing Bass With Tip Up
Nice bass caught ice fishing - the tip up gives you and idea of its size.
Nice bass caught ice fishing - the tip up gives you and idea of its size.
Ice Fishing Bluegill
How to catch big bluegill through the ice
How to catch big bluegill through the ice
Monofilament Fishing Lines - What You Need To Know
Monofilament fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
Monofilament fishing lines are good but do not fit every fishing need.
Fish Recipes
A variety of ways to cook fish.
A variety of ways to cook fish.
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
Best Hooks for Bass Fishing
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
What are the best hooks for bass fishing?
Red Piranha Information
Pictures and information about the red piranha
Pictures and information about the red piranha
Fishing Line - Freshwater Fishing
Fishing line, how to pick the right one for different fishing conditions
Fishing line, how to pick the right one for different fishing conditions
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.
Unusual Fishing Gift
This CD set offers a different kind of gift for fishermen.
This CD set offers a different kind of gift for fishermen.
Prepare Fish For Cooking
How to keep fish fresh and tasty from the fishing trip to the frying pan.
How to keep fish fresh and tasty from the fishing trip to the frying pan.
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
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.
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.
Where To - Fish a Jig and Pig - Freshwater Fishing - 1/3/00
A jig and pig is a great bait for big bass, especially in the winter, from your Mining Co Guide
A jig and pig is a great bait for big bass, especially in the winter, from your Mining Co Guide
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
Flathead Catfish Information
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Fact sheet on flathead catfish, including world record size.
Snake Head Fish
Snakehead Problem Overstated?
Snakehead Problem Overstated?
Brown Trout In the Zone
Captain Jim Hirt explains how to catch Lake Michigan brown trout
Captain Jim Hirt explains how to catch Lake Michigan brown trout
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.
Swain Lake, New Hampshire
Swain Lake, New Hampshire is a beautiful place to go ice fishing
Swain Lake, New Hampshire is a beautiful place to go ice fishing
Maptech Product Review
Maptech Introduces a New i3 Touch Screen Command Module
Maptech Introduces a New i3 Touch Screen Command Module
How to Rig Your Boat for Trolling - Freshwater Fishing - 02/09/98
Trolling for crappie is a good way to catch them. Here is how to rig your boat, from your About.com Guide
Trolling for crappie is a good way to catch them. Here is how to rig your boat, from your About.com Guide
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.
Fishing For Gar
Gar look like they are holdovers from the time of dinosaurs. Gar are ugly but they fight good if you can hook them.
Gar look like they are holdovers from the time of dinosaurs. Gar are ugly but they fight good if you can hook them.
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
Top Fishing Christmas Gifts
Any fisherman would be happy with any or all of these fishing Christmas gifts.
Any fisherman would be happy with any or all of these fishing Christmas gifts.
Fishing Frenzy
Jim Shepherd tells about his experience with the Wii Rapala Fishing Frenzy
Jim Shepherd tells about his experience with the Wii Rapala Fishing Frenzy
Ice Fishing Shelter
Bob Jensen describes how to select an ice fishing shelter
Bob Jensen describes how to select an ice fishing shelter
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.
Lake Conroe
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
What are the fish biting on Lake Conroe right now?
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
Fry Fish
A simple How to on frying fish
A simple How to on frying fish
Bass Fishing at Night
How to choose a light to use while fishing for bass at night.
How to choose a light to use while fishing for bass at night.
Poll On Global Warming
Take these polls to see how polls are designed to get the answers wanted.
Take these polls to see how polls are designed to get the answers wanted.
GPS Fishing
Captain Jim explains some of the reasons to use a GPS while fishing.
Captain Jim explains some of the reasons to use a GPS while fishing.
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
Trophy Brown Trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
How to catch Lake Michigan trophy brown trout
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.
Fishing Gifts
Any item on this fishing Christmas gift list would be great for that fisherman you like at Christmas - or any other time.
Any item on this fishing Christmas gift list would be great for that fisherman you like at Christmas - or any other time.
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.
Using GPS
Papa John tells how using GPS helps catch fish
Papa John tells how using GPS helps catch fish
Lake Guntersville Fishing
Captain Mike Gerry gives some advice on catching bass on Lake Guntersville
Captain Mike Gerry gives some advice on catching bass on Lake Guntersville
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.
Fish Age And Length Growth Rates of Alabama Bass
Fish growth rates of Alabama bass with a chart showing average growth rates.
Fish growth rates of Alabama bass with a chart showing average growth rates.
Prime Time For Big Pike - Freshwater Fishing
Catch big pike by finding the right temperature, by Phil Rolfe, from your Mining Co Guide
Catch big pike by finding the right temperature, by Phil Rolfe, from your Mining Co Guide
Crappie Fishing in Florida
Crappie fishing in Florida is great at Lake Talquin as Darren Carson showed me.
Crappie fishing in Florida is great at Lake Talquin as Darren Carson showed me.
Siphon A Fishing Pond
I needed to get the water level down in one of my small ponds so I could build a dock. Here is how I bult a siphon system out of PVC, with pictures.
I needed to get the water level down in one of my small ponds so I could build a dock. Here is how I bult a siphon system out of PVC, with pictures.
Where To Jig A Spoon
How to locate places to jig a spoon
How to locate places to jig a spoon
Bucktail Jigs
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
Jim Pope tells how to rig and fish a bucktail jig
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
Fishing Rod Review
I like an All Star rod I got last spring.
I like an All Star rod I got last spring.
Robbie with a 61 Pound Flathead Catfish
Robbie caught this 61 pound flathead catfish in early June, 2005.
Robbie caught this 61 pound flathead catfish in early June, 2005.
Cabelas and St. Croix Rod Building Kits - Fishing Product Review
Build your own rods with these kits - Fritz says it is easy.
Build your own rods with these kits - Fritz says it is easy.
Fishing Pocket Knife
Pocket knife with clip and lanyard excellent for fishing
Pocket knife with clip and lanyard excellent for fishing
Ice Fishing Safety
Be safe on the ice follow these tips
Be safe on the ice follow these tips
Trailer Trapper Safety Device
The Trailer Trapper system helps me hook up my bass boat without any problems and keeps it safely attached when towing it.
The Trailer Trapper system helps me hook up my bass boat without any problems and keeps it safely attached when towing it.
Fishing Reels- Freshwater Fishing
Fishing equipment, how to choose reels, from your About.com Fishing Guide
Fishing equipment, how to choose reels, from your About.com Fishing Guide
Threadfin Shad
Information about threadfin shad
Information about threadfin shad
I caught this bluegill in my pond
I caught this bluegill in my pond
I caught this bluegill in my pond
This is the same bluegill on my digital scales
This is the same bluegill on my digital scales - they may have been zeroed just over a pound, but even so the fish weighed right at a pound.
This is the same bluegill on my digital scales - they may have been zeroed just over a pound, but even so the fish weighed right at a pound.
2010 Classic Site Announced
BASS announces Lay Lake in Alabama will be the site of the 2010 Classic.
BASS announces Lay Lake in Alabama will be the site of the 2010 Classic.
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.
Texas Rig a Worm
A simple How to on Texas rigging a worm
A simple How to on Texas rigging a worm
Winter Weather Fishing Wear
Dress right and you can stay comfortable for winter fishing.
Dress right and you can stay comfortable for winter fishing.
Cold Water Fishing- Freshwater Fishing - 01/11/99
Cold water fishing tactics that will help you catch fish, from your Mining Co Guide
Cold water fishing tactics that will help you catch fish, from your Mining Co Guide
Conroe Big Cat Fish Picture
Two Men and Lake Conroe Big Catfish Fish Pictures
Two Men and Lake Conroe Big Catfish Fish Pictures
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
Rigging A Crappie Fishing Boat
Terry King shares his plan and method for modifying his boat for crappie fishing.
Terry King shares his plan and method for modifying his boat for crappie fishing.
Numbers of Boats Up in US
Numbers of boats in the US are up: marine manufacturers association national marine manufacturers boat registrations utility boats recreational boats
Numbers of boats in the US are up: marine manufacturers association national marine manufacturers boat registrations utility boats recreational boats
Ice Fishing Tip Up
Watching a distant tip up from the ice fishing sled
Watching a distant tip up from the ice fishing sled
Oil It Up
Use a good oil on your fishing reel to keep it running smooth.
Use a good oil on your fishing reel to keep it running smooth.
Christmas Fishing Gifts \$25 +
Want to really impress the fisherman on your gift list? Here are some gifts that will set you back more than $25 - some much more.
Want to really impress the fisherman on your gift list? Here are some gifts that will set you back more than $25 - some much more.
Catching Pond Fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
Fishing ponds is a great way to catch fish
Guntersville Fishing Report
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Fishing report on Lake Guntersville from Captain Mike Gerry
Carolina Rig a Worm
A simple How to on Carolina rigging a worm
A simple How to on Carolina rigging a worm
The fish weighed just over a pound.
This male bluegill is in full mating colors. You can see how muddy the pond water is behind it. The fish weighed just over a pound.
This male bluegill is in full mating colors. You can see how muddy the pond water is behind it. The fish weighed just over a pound.
Braided Fishing Lines
Braided fishing line is tough and strong. These are some of the best ones to use.
Braided fishing line is tough and strong. These are some of the best ones to use.
Fathers Day Fishing Gift Ideas
Need some ideas for a gift for Fathers Day?
Need some ideas for a gift for Fathers Day?
Tips For Ice Fishing
Use these ice fishing tips to catch more fish when the water is hard on top
Use these ice fishing tips to catch more fish when the water is hard on top
Fishing Jigging Spoons - Fishing Patterns That Work.
The Bass Coach, Roger Lee Brown, gives excellent advice on fishing jigging spoons, part 2.
The Bass Coach, Roger Lee Brown, gives excellent advice on fishing jigging spoons, part 2.
Fishing Muddy Water
Fishing muddy water can be productive if you modify the way you fish.
Fishing muddy water can be productive if you modify the way you fish.
85 Pound Flathead
An 85 pound flathead was caught on a bank hook in Georgia
An 85 pound flathead was caught on a bank hook in Georgia
Enough, already!
Jim Shepard, The Outdoor Wire, gives information about PETA's efforts to ban fishing. They won't give up, it is time for us to fight back.
Jim Shepard, The Outdoor Wire, gives information about PETA's efforts to ban fishing. They won't give up, it is time for us to fight back.
Great Neck Marine Tool Set
A tool set for your boat that includes everything you are likely to need, and it floats
A tool set for your boat that includes everything you are likely to need, and it floats
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.
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