The One Rig I'd Choose on a Desert Island
If you told me I was being dropped on a mysterious lake, full of unknown cover and structure, and I could only have...
The Most Exciting Bite in Freshwater Fishing
It’s a calm, quiet morning. The water is glass. You twitch your rod tip, and 70 feet away, a small lure chugs, sending out a...
Why You Need a Squarebill Crankbait in Your Box
There's a unique feeling you get when fishing a squarebill crankbait correctly. It's not the subtle "tick" of a jig bite. It's the...
More Than Just a Stick: Why Your Fishing Rod Matters
In our main gear guide, we talked about the big picture. Now it's time to zoom in. Let's pull that first fishing...
Don't Get Lost in the Tackle Aisle: A Guide to Essential Fishing Gear
My garage is quiet on a Saturday night. It’s just me and the silent sentinels lining the walls: racks...
The Tale of Two Brawlers: Largemouth vs Smallmouth Bass
It’s late on a Saturday night, and as I'm looking at a chart of Lake Washington for tomorrow's trip, I'm faced with a...
New to ice fishing? Captain Sal's beginner's guide covers the essential gear, safety tips, and techniques for catching walleye and pike through the ice.
Learn how to catch more and bigger northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best lures, locations, and the essential gear for targeting these aggressive predators.
Learn the most effective walleye fishing techniques with Captain Sal's guide. Master the art of jigging, trolling with crankbaits, and using a slip bobber.