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Angler working a jerkbait with the rod tip held low over a calm bass lake

How to Fish Jerkbaits for Bass: Gear, Cadence, ...

Learn how to select jerkbait tackle, control retrieve cadence, adjust presentations through the seasons, and set hooks without pulling the lure away from a bass. This guide also explains when...

How to Fish Jerkbaits for Bass: Gear, Cadence, ...

Learn how to select jerkbait tackle, control retrieve cadence, adjust presentations through the seasons, and set hooks without pulling the lure away from a bass. This guide also explains when...

Wacky-rigged soft stick worm and bass rod positioned toward shoreline cover

Wacky Rig for Bass: Hook Placement, Rigging Opt...

Learn how to rig a soft stick worm for bass, choose between exposed and weedless hook setups, and adjust your retrieve for cover, depth, and fish activity. This guide also...

Wacky Rig for Bass: Hook Placement, Rigging Opt...

Learn how to rig a soft stick worm for bass, choose between exposed and weedless hook setups, and adjust your retrieve for cover, depth, and fish activity. This guide also...

Texas-rigged soft plastic bass bait with a bullet weight and tucked hook point displayed beside grass, wood, and open freshwater cover

Texas Rig for Bass: Soft Plastic Setup, Weight ...

Learn how to rig a Texas-rigged soft plastic correctly, choose between pegged and unpegged weights, and adjust your presentation for grass, wood, docks, and open water. The guide also covers...

Texas Rig for Bass: Soft Plastic Setup, Weight ...

Learn how to rig a Texas-rigged soft plastic correctly, choose between pegged and unpegged weights, and adjust your presentation for grass, wood, docks, and open water. The guide also covers...

A baitcasting reel being evaluated beside a second reel and separated repair components on a fishing workbench

Baitcasting Reel Repair or Replacement: How to ...

Learn how to compare repair scope, reel condition, replacement cost, parts availability, and future use before deciding what to do with a rough or malfunctioning baitcasting reel. A practical process...

Baitcasting Reel Repair or Replacement: How to ...

Learn how to compare repair scope, reel condition, replacement cost, parts availability, and future use before deciding what to do with a rough or malfunctioning baitcasting reel. A practical process...

Complete drop shot rig with soft bait, sinker, and bass fishing rod beside a freshwater lake

How to Tie and Fish a Drop Shot Rig for Bass: A...

Learn how to organize a drop shot setup for bass, from selecting the hook, weight, and soft bait to tying the rig and adjusting your retrieve. This guide also explains...

How to Tie and Fish a Drop Shot Rig for Bass: A...

Learn how to organize a drop shot setup for bass, from selecting the hook, weight, and soft bait to tying the rig and adjusting your retrieve. This guide also explains...

Supported fish in a wet landing net with an accessible hook near its mouth and a hook remover positioned beside it

How to Use a Fishing Hook Remover: A Step-by-St...

Learn a repeatable process for removing visible, accessible fishing hooks by positioning the fish and line, engaging the hook correctly, applying controlled pressure, and knowing when to stop. The guide...

How to Use a Fishing Hook Remover: A Step-by-St...

Learn a repeatable process for removing visible, accessible fishing hooks by positioning the fish and line, engaging the hook correctly, applying controlled pressure, and knowing when to stop. The guide...