and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

Do you tie your lures and flies on with a loop knot? If you answered no, don’t fret. I can’t tell you how many anglers I’ve met that don’t incorporate a loop knot into their repertoire of ties. I ...

Many of the lures I purchase include instructions on exactly how to use them. These helpful tips are never overly complicated, but a recent jig purchase amazed me with its simplicity. The directions ...

New to bass fishing? Discover 10 proven tips for beginner anglers—from choosing the right gear and lures to understanding bass behavior. / Kurt Mazurek Largemouth bass live nearly everywhere ...

Many anglers think of what's known as the "shaky head" jig as a deep, clear water finesse lure, but for North Alabama anglers in search of the silver bullet for bass in the shallow spawning areas, it ...

Steve Knight fights a Lake Picachos bass, one of about 50 that he caught that day. Picachos is the newest of three great bass fishing lakes on Mexico s west coast. Special Contributor We’d all like to ...