A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and suspended bass close to the surface ...

The free rig is a cross between the ever-popular Texas rig and the seemingly forgotten Carolina rig. As far as bass fishing techniques go, it doesn’t get much hype, but occasionally sees some ...

Every year it seems like we are introduced to new bass fishing rigs featuring highly specialized tackle, from ultra-specific hooks to different single-purpose weights. The split shot rig takes the ...

In the world of bass fishing, you can try hundreds of techniques and thousands of baits. This can make it challenging to find your tried and true favorites, but it seems that most bass anglers I know ...

Long before forward-facing sonar was the hot button issue in fishing, the Alabama rig was causing waves for many of the same reasons. The ultimate balance of pain versus reward, this divisive bass ...

Looking to upgrade your bottom-fishing setup? Learn which combos and tackle excel for snapper season. The post Bottom-Fishing ...

Anglers tend to focus on the portion of their fishing tackle that comes into direct contact with the fish: hooks, artificial lures, flies. Narrowing it down still more, the point of the hook. It does ...

When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

FLOWER GARDEN BANKS, GULF OF MEXICO -- The warning was clear: Go anywhere you want inside the long, long legs of the oil rig, but stick your head outside the perimeter of the platform and you risk ...

New research shows how decommissioned oil rigs can become home to fish. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Off the coast of Southern California, a herd of aging oil rigs has an ...

Australian marine scientists are proposing leaving thousands of decommissioned oil rigs in their deep-sea spots indefinitely to become long-term fish nurseries. The huge chunks are of steel are meant ...