Fishing
How to Keep Your Catch Fresh Until You Get Home
How to keep fish fresh after catching them — the two honest ways to hold a catch, the mistake that ruins good fish, and how to…
Fishing
How to Rig a Bobber for Bluegill and Crappie
How to rig a bobber for bluegill and crappie — the simple fixed rig, the slip-bobber for deeper fish, and how to set the depth right,…
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The Best Time of Day to Fish in the Spring
The best time of day to fish in the spring changes as the water warms — from the warm afternoon of early spring to first and…
Fishing
How to Tie Simple Fishing Knots for Beginners
The two fishing knots for beginners you really need — the Palomar and the improved clinch — tied step by step, plus how to attach a…
Fishing
How to Catch Bluegill in the Spring, on the Beds
How to catch bluegill in spring, when they move up to spawn on the beds — the water temperature to watch, where to find them, and…
Fishing
How to Catch Crappie in the Spring When They Spawn
How to catch crappie in the spring — reading the signs that the spawn is on, where the fish move shallow, and the simple minnow-and-bobber way…
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How to Plan a Holiday Fish Fry the Whole Family Loves
How to plan a holiday fish fry for a crowd — how much fish to catch and freeze ahead, the cornmeal method, the sides, and the…
Fishing
The Best Days to Fish in Winter, by the Signs
The best days to fish in winter come when the cold water and the signs line up — the warm afternoons, the stable spells, and the…
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How to Catch Crappie in Winter, Step by Step
How to catch crappie in winter from the bank or a small pond: where they hold in cold water, the slow presentation that works, and the…
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How to Fish a Farm Pond in Winter, Step by Step
Pond fishing in winter is slow, quiet, and better than most folks think. Here's where the fish go in the cold, when to go, and how…