Bass Fishing From Shore: How to Find Spots, Where Bass Hold and What to Throw
You don't need a boat to catch bass. Find legal access, walk the bank, and fish the cover and drop-offs bass use near shore with a few weedless lures.
Tag: beginners
Ice Fishing for Beginners: When to Start, What Gear You Need and How to Find Fish
You need less gear than you think: safe ice, a way to make a hole, a short rod, small jigs and the right clothes. Here is how to plan your first day on the ice.
Basic Fly Casting: Overhead Cast, Roll Cast, False Casting and Common Mistakes
Two casts will catch most fish on a fly rod. Here's how to make them, why the stop and the pause matter, and how to fix the usual beginner problems.
How to Get a Fishing License: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Which Stamps You Need
Every state sells its own fishing license, usually online in a few minutes. Here's how age, residency, stamps and free fishing days work before you buy.
How to Catch Largemouth Bass: A Step-by-Step Plan for Beginners
Skip the giant tackle box. One rod, five proven lures and a simple plan for where to cast will catch largemouth in most lakes and ponds.
Taking Kids Fishing: Easy Spots, Simple Gear, Safety and Keeping It Fun
The secret to a good first trip is lots of bites, not big fish. Here's where to go, what to bring and how to keep kids safe and having fun.
The 8 Best Bass Lures for Beginners and When to Use Each One
You don't need a wall of tackle. These eight lure types cover almost every situation a new bass angler runs into, from shallow cover to cold, clear water.
Pond Bass Fishing: How to Read Small Water and Catch More Bass
Ponds are the easiest place to learn bass fishing, but small water rewards a quiet approach. Here's where pond bass hold and how to fish them season by season.
Fly Fishing for Beginners: The Basic Outfit, First Flies and Where to Start
A plain-English starter guide: what makes fly fishing different, the one outfit that covers most beginner fishing, and where to make your first casts.
Trout Fishing for Beginners: Stocked Lakes vs Streams, Baits, Lures and Rules
The fastest way to catch your first trout is a recently stocked lake and a light spinning rod. Here's the gear, the rigs and the rules worth knowing.