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Fishing with Worms: Everything You Need to Know
Complete guide to fishing with worms. Live worms, plastic worms, rigging methods, best species to target and pro tips for catching more fish on every trip.
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How to Use Bucktail Jigs: The Most Versatile Lure in Saltwater
Master bucktail jig fishing for striped bass, fluke, bluefish and more. Covers jigging techniques, trailer combos, weight selection, and saltwater strategies.
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How to Fish Plastic Worms: The Bass Angler's Secret Weapon
Master plastic worm fishing with proven rigging methods, color selection, and retrieval techniques that catch bass year-round.
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How to Use Jig Heads: The Foundation of Soft Plastic Fishing
Complete guide to jig head fishing. Covers head shapes, weight selection, soft plastic pairings, retrieval techniques, and species-specific setups.
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Best Jigs for Bass: 7 Styles Every Angler Needs
The complete breakdown of bass jigs including flipping jigs, swim jigs, football jigs, finesse jigs and more. When to use each one and the best models on the market.
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Finesse Fishing Techniques: How to Catch Bass When Nothing Else Works
Master finesse fishing for tough bass. Covers drop shot, shaky head, Ned rig, wacky rig, split shot, and light line techniques for pressured fish.
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How to Use Tube Baits: The Forgotten Bass Killer
Master tube bait fishing for bass and smallmouth. Covers rigging methods, jig head selection, retrieval techniques and why tubes still outfish modern soft plastics.
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How to Use Blade Baits: The Cold Water Secret
Master blade bait fishing for bass, walleye, and smallmouth in cold water. Covers the lift-and-fall technique, line tie positions, and seasonal strategies.
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How to Use Finesse Jigs for Bass
Master finesse jig fishing for pressured bass. Learn proper tackle, trailers, presentations and when to downsize for clear water and tough conditions.
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How to Use a Punch Rig: Master Heavy Cover Bass Fishing
Learn how to use a punch rig to catch bass in thick vegetation. Complete guide to setup, technique, gear selection and punching through dense mats.
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How to Use Lipless Crankbaits for Bass
Master lipless crankbaits like the Rat-L-Trap with proven techniques for grass fishing, pre-spawn bass, and cold water reaction bites. Expert tips inside.
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How to Use Prop Baits: Master the Sputtering Surface Lure That Drives Fish Crazy
Learn prop bait fishing techniques with single and double propeller lures like the Torpedo and Devil's Horse. Master the pause and trigger explosive strikes.
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How to Use Football Jigs for Bass
Master football jig fishing with expert tips on dragging technique, trailer selection, weight choices, and proven setups for catching deep water bass on ledges.
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How to Use Senko Worms and Stick Baits: The Ultimate Bass Fishing Guide
Master Senko worms and stick baits with proven rigging methods, color selection tips and techniques for catching more bass year-round.
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How to Use Buzzbaits for Bass
Master buzzbait fishing with this complete guide. Learn blade types, retrieves, trailers, color selection and when to throw buzzbaits for explosive topwater strikes.
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How to Use Hair Jigs: The Complete Guide to Marabou and Craft Fur Jig Fishing
Master hair jig fishing techniques for smallmouth bass and cold water fishing. Learn marabou vs craft fur, best retrieves, colors and when to use hair jigs.
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How to Use Flukes and Soft Jerkbaits: Complete Guide to Catching More Bass
Master fluke fishing with proven techniques for rigging, retrieving and catching bass. Learn when soft jerkbaits outperform hard baits.
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How to Use Creature Baits: Complete Guide to Rigging and Fishing Multi-Appendage Soft Plastics
Master creature baits like Brush Hogs and Rage Bugs. Learn rigging techniques, color selection, and when these multi-appendage lures outperform other baits.
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How to Use Trolling Lures
Master trolling lures for walleye, salmon, tuna and more. Learn proper speeds, depth control techniques, spread patterns and rigging for offshore and freshwater.
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How to Walk the Dog with Topwater Lures: Complete Guide to the Classic Technique
Master the walk-the-dog technique with this complete guide. Learn slack line secrets, rod cadence, best lures like Zara Spook, and when to use WTD baits.
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How to Use Jerkbaits: When Nothing Else Gets a Bite
Learn how to use jerkbaits for bass fishing. Covers suspending, floating and sinking models with the jerk-jerk-pause cadence, seasonal strategies, color picks and gear setup.
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How to Use a Texas Rig: The Most Versatile Bass Setup Ever Made
Learn how to rig and fish a Texas rig for bass. Covers weight selection, hook styles, best soft plastics, retrieval techniques and when to use it in every season.
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How to Use Chatterbaits: The Bait That Changed Bass Fishing
Learn how to use chatterbaits (bladed jigs) for bass. Covers trailers, retrieval techniques, weight selection, seasonal tactics and the best models on the market.
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How to Use Swimbaits: From Finesse to Trophy Hunters
Learn how to use swimbaits for bass fishing. Covers paddle tails, glide baits, hollow bodies, rigging options, size selection and retrieval techniques for every situation.
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How to Use a Wacky Rig: The Easiest Way to Catch Bass
Learn how to rig and fish a wacky rig for bass. Covers hook options, best worms, the O-ring trick, weighted vs weightless and why this simple rig catches fish when nothing else works.
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How to Use a Carolina Rig: Cover More Water and Catch More Bass
Learn how to rig and fish a Carolina rig for bass. Covers component selection, leader length, best soft plastics, the sweeping drag technique and seasonal strategies.
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How to Use a Drop Shot Rig: The Finesse Technique That Wins Tournaments
Learn how to rig and fish a drop shot for bass. Covers hook placement, leader length, best soft plastics, the shake-in-place technique and when this rig dominates.
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How to Use Topwater Lures: Nothing Beats a Surface Explosion
Learn how to use topwater lures for bass. Covers poppers, walking baits, buzzbaits, frogs and prop baits with retrieval techniques, hookset timing and the best conditions.
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How to Use Soft Plastic Lures
Learn how to use soft plastic lures for bass. Covers every type from worms to creature baits, rigging options, color selection and the best models for every situation.
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How to Use Fishing Spoons
Learn how to use fishing spoons for bass and other gamefish. Covers casting spoons, jigging spoons, flutter spoons and weedless models with techniques for every season.
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How to Use a Ned Rig for Bass
Learn how to rig and fish a Ned rig for bass. Covers mushroom head jigs, the best soft plastics, why Z-Man ElaZtech dominates and when this technique catches fish that ignore everything else.
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Baitcasting vs Spinning Reels: The Real Difference
A no-BS breakdown of baitcasting and spinning reels. When each one wins, when each one loses, and how to pick the right reel for your fishing style.
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How to Use Crankbaits: The Only Guide You Need
Learn how to use crankbaits to catch more bass. Covers shallow, medium, and deep diving crankbaits plus lipless models with retrieval techniques, color selection, and gear setup.
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How to Use Spinnerbaits: A Complete Breakdown
Learn how to use spinnerbaits to catch bass in any condition. Covers blade types, retrieval techniques, color selection, trailer options, and gear setup with pro-level tips.
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How to Clean and Store Fishing Gear
- Lure Choice: Soft plastics like Zoom Super Fluke work well in various conditions. - Where to Fish: Target areas like drop-offs and weed lines.
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Fishing Safety Tips: Essential Guide for Safe Angling
Best for: All skill levels What you need: Rod, reel, lure, safety gear DO THIS FIRST: Always wear a life jacket while fishing near or on the water.
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How to Set Up a Fishing Rig: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Best for: Beginners to Intermediate Anglers What you need: Medium-action rod, spinning reel, 10-15 lb braided line, various lures
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Best Fishing Baits for Freshwater: Complete Guide
- Lure/Bait Choice: Plastic worms, crankbaits, and jigs are top options. - Where to Fish It: Target areas with submerged structures like logs or weed beds.
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How to Cast Accurately: Complete Guide to Precision Casting
Casting accurately is the cornerstone of successful fishing, whether you're angling for bass in freshwater lakes or chasing redfish along coastal flats....
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Fishing Rod Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Rod
- Lure/Bait Choice: Soft plastics like Zoom Super Fluke for versatility. - Where to Fish It: Near structures like docks and drop-offs.
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How to Read Water for Fishing (Find Fish Fast)
Best for: All skill levels What you need: Medium-action rod, 12-pound test line, assortment of lures, polarized sunglasses DO THIS FIRST: Identify key...
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Best Time to Fish: Complete Guide for Maximum Success
- Lure/Bait Choice: Use soft plastics like the Berkley Gulp! Shrimp in natural colors. - Where to Fish: Target areas with structure such as docks or...
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How to Choose Fishing Line: Complete Guide for Every Angler
Best for: All skill levels What you need: Rod, reel, selection of lines, lures DO THIS FIRST: Match your line type to your target species and fishing...
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Best Fishing Knots: Complete Guide for Every Situation
- Lure/Bait Choice: Use monofilament for topwater lures and braided for heavy cover. - Where to Fish: Near structures like docks and submerged vegetation.
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Fishing Tips for Beginners: Complete Guide
Learn essential fishing tips for beginners with expert advice on gear selection, techniques, and strategies. Discover proven methods to improve your fishing success and catch more fish.
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Best Bass Lures: Complete Guide
Discover the best bass lures for every fishing situation. Expert recommendations for crankbaits, spinnerbaits, soft plastics, jigs, and topwater lures with proven techniques.
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How to Tie a Fishing Hook: Complete Guide for Beginners
Learn how to tie a fishing hook with our complete guide. Step-by-step instructions for the best fishing knots, pro tips, and troubleshooting advice.
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