beginner
Bass Fishing Basics: Catch More Largemouth
Learn bass fishing basics for beginners: where largemouth hide, the best starter lures, how to retrieve and set the hook, and tips to catch more bass on your next trip.
Freshwater Fishing
Lakes, rivers, ponds and streams — the methods and know-how for bass, trout, panfish, catfish and more.
5 guides
intermediate
Catfishing Guide: Tactics for Channels, Blues and Flatheads
Master catfishing with species-specific tactics for channels, blues, and flatheads. Learn the best baits, rigs, location reads, and timing to land more catfish.
beginner
Panfish Fishing: Bluegill, Crappie and Perch
Catch bluegill, crappie and perch with this beginner panfish guide covering gear, bait, where to find them, seasons, and how to set the hook on your next trip.
intermediate
River Fishing Techniques: Reading Current and Holding Water
Learn to read river current, find seams, eddies and holding water, and present without drag so you catch more trout and smallmouth on moving water.
intermediate
Trout Fishing in Rivers and Streams
Catch more trout in moving water. Learn to read rivers, fish drag-free drifts, pick the right flies and lures, and wade safely with this practical intermediate guide.