When it comes to catching fish, the pattern of hook and how you hook your bait really does matter. For soft baits like maggots or meat, poor hooking can burst them, split them, or even cause them ...

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure—is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

Learn how to rig and fish a slip bobber for precise bait depth and more bites. Step-by-step guide for beginners using live bait for panfish, walleye & more.

Here is a step by step photo gallery and video on how to tie a Bobber Stop knot. This knot is especially useful when fishing with a slip bobber when the depth the bait is presented is critical.

Ziegler selects three of them and hooks each through the midsection. Dropping his line beneath the dock, Ziegler waits only seconds before his tiny, ultra-light spinning rod bends in a J-shaped arc.