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May 1, 2026

You can secure the hooks of your double rig by running one jighead through a rod guide, back up towards the other jighead and then just hooking the two together. If the guides are too small, just wrap one pigtail around the reel stem and then secure the hooks together.

Tying and securing a double rig

February 20, 2018 Devin Denman

The double rig is an awesome way to load up on trout, but it can be a pain to secure when not in use. Here’s the best way. […]

Instead of 24-hour predictions from the NOAA Marine forecast, the Windfinder app provides wind estimates for specific locations every three hours.

Smartphone app provides more reliable wind forecasts

February 15, 2018 Devin Denman

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Ya gotta go to know.”

If you’re not familiar, it just means that you really don’t know the fishing conditions until you actually launch the boat and head out. […]

Instead of leaving your batteries cooking 24/7 on a trickle charge, unplugging the charger after all the lights turn green can help protect you from damaging power surges.

How to keep batteries properly charged

February 1, 2018 Andy Crawford

We’ve all been there. You know, you walk out to the boat the morning of the trip you’ve been planning for a week and the batteries aren’t charged. […]

Taking the time to go through your boat and trailer to identify and repair problems now will ensure you can enjoy your days on the water when fishing really cranks up again.

Boat tips to get ready for fishing season

February 1, 2018 Andy Crawford

If you’re a die-hard hunter, the odds are pretty good you haven’t looked at your fishing boat very much since October. So with hunting seasons finally closing out, it’s time to pull the cover off the old girl and get her ready for the spring fishing bonanza. […]

Square-bills are killer in prespawn

January 20, 2018 Andy Crawford

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet talks about throwing square-billed crankbaits for bass in January. […]

How to prevent, remove wind loops from spinning reels

January 19, 2018 Andy Crawford

I have a lifelong hatred of spinning reels, mainly generated by the loops that often form in the spooled line and create real messes. […]

Short-spooling can save you some money by using less line — and also save you some aggravation with fewer backlashes.

Save money, prevent backlashes by spooling less line on baitcasters

January 18, 2018 Andy Crawford

Angler Adam Cook uses fluorocarbon on almost every reel he owns. The fact that it virtually disappears under water is a huge factor. […]

Keeping things simple and slowing down your presentation are key tips for cold-water bass fishing.

Top 3 winter bass baits

January 17, 2018 Andy Crawford

Wintertime bass fishing can be tough, and that can cause anglers to look for all kinds of gimmicks and off-the-wall tactics to get bites. […]

Study tide charts for December trout success, veteran guide says

December 27, 2017 Andy Crawford

We’ve all been there: We pull up to our favorite fishing hole to find the trout absolutely mauling anything hitting the water — and then the tide stops moving and you can’t buy a bite. […]

December is an unbeatable month to catch bull reds in the marshes and around barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

December treat: Sight-fishing for Gulf Coast reds

December 21, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

Fishing guides and charter captains along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast won’t cast a disparaging eye toward any species that is biting. […]

B.A.S.S. Nation Championship winner Caleb Sumrall said catching post-front bass isn’t easy, but those who slow down and fish meticulously can fill their stringers.

How to catch post-front bass

December 19, 2017 Andy Crawford

It never fails this time of year: You have a weekend tournament or plan to spend your weekend on the water and a cold front blows through. […]

The Ned rig might not look like much, but bass often smash it when other lures don’t produce a bite.

You need a Ned rig

December 18, 2017 Joel Masson

If someone were to give you only one box of lures you could use for the rest of your life, the last thing you might want thrown in would be the relatively boring-looking Ned rig. […]

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