How to Clean and Fillet a Bass: Tools, Step-by-Step Cuts, Skinning and Storage
Two clean fillets, no rib bones and no skin, in a few minutes per fish. Here's the tool list, the cuts in order and how to store the meat safely.
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Catch and Release Best Practices: How to Give Every Fish Its Best Chance
A released fish isn't automatically a surviving fish. Short fights, wet hands, quick hook removal and a gentle release make the real difference.
How to Hold a Bass (and Other Fish) Without Hurting It
The classic thumb-in-the-mouth grip is fine for most bass, but heavy fish need a second hand under the belly. Here's how to hold fish safely, species by species.
Lake Fishing for Beginners: Where Fish Hold, Simple Rigs and a First-Trip Checklist
Most fish in a lake live along edges: weed lines, drop-offs, docks and points. Start there with a couple of simple rigs and your first trip has a real chance.