Go beyond the basics with Captain Sal's guide to advanced catfish rigs. Learn how to tie and use the Santee Cooper Rig, the Slip Bobber Rig, and a Drifting Rig.
Learn how to clean and cook panfish with Captain Sal's guide. Step-by-step instructions for filleting crappie and bluegill, plus a classic fish fry recipe.
Getting Started in Fly Fishing (It's Easier Than You Think)
For many, fly fishing seems like a complicated, almost mystical art form. It's often portrayed as expensive and difficult, reserved for tweed-clad...
Don't Just Fish the Water, Read It
I'll never forget my first time on a real trout stream. I was so excited I jumped right in and started casting everywhere—the fast water,...
Beyond the Gear: The Essential Fishing Skills You Need to Master
The gear is all lined up in the garage. The rods are pristine, the reels are smooth, and the tackle boxes...
The Unbreakable Link: Why a Good Knot is Everything
I've lost fish to broken lines, thrown lures, and my own dumb mistakes. But the one thing that haunts an angler the most...
The Art of the Cast: From Backyard Practice to Perfect Placement
Your knot is tied, your lure is secure. Now comes the moment of truth: delivering that lure to the fish. I...
