The essential gear you need to ice panfish isn't extensive. An assortment of baits, a light action rod and a good auger are the key ingredients. Spicing up this menagerie are sophisticated tools,…
I was looking through the Bassmaster magazine the other day and flipped to where they show the pictures of the big bass that have been caught. And sure enough, my theory holds true: I believe nine of…
Much has been written about how walleyes react to light. In general, they are more active during periods of low light. And a surface chop diffuses light.
On the sunniest of days, a slight chop will…
Don’t be afraid to change baits when fishing slows down. Giving fish a new look is sometimes all it takes to put several of them in your boat.
Say, for example, you fish an area that is holding good…
Many cities across America offer great fishing opportunities. Look for these hidden jewels in creeks and rivers that run through the town, city parks lakes, small water supply reservoirs and golf…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's End Loop Knot Instructions
The popularity of the Surgeon’s End Loop knot with fishing lies in its simplicity as well as its strength. Two overhand knots with…
I’m sitting at home one evening, contemplating whether to go down into the basement into my tackle room -- or as my girlfriend calls it, “a mini Bass Pro Shops” -- to work on tackle management and my…
How to tie Fishing Line: Surgeon's Knot Instructions
This knot ranks as one of the best and easiest to tie knots for joining fishing lines of equal or unequal diameters. It can also be used to join…
Non-Slip Mono-Loop This is an exceptionally strong loop when tied correctly. But be sure to use the right number of turns (as determined by the line's strength rating — see Step 2) and…
Two-Turn Clinch Knot
The Two-Turn Clinch has been around since the turn of the century. It's stronger than the Improved Clinch and almost as easy to tie.
Step 1
Pass the line through the eye of…
Learn how to tie fishing line and choose the best fishing knots to tie hooks, lures and fishing rigs.
These fishing knots can be found on the PRO-KNOT Fishing Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available…
Fishing terminology, from A-Z
Anglers have a language that's all of their own. The fishing gear they use and the explanations of their ways are foreign words to others. We've collected a glossary of…
