Saltwater Fishing Rigs and Tips
Discover strategies and tackle tips for saltwater fishing rigs.
How to Sight-Fish for Cobia
Sight-fishing for cobia is a popular way to target them, but there are other methods worth experimenting with.
Finesse Fishing With Microlures
Small soft plastics and tiny jigs aren’t just for fresh water anymore. Here’s how to catch big inshore fish using microlures.
Top Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tips
Sharp-mouthed, fine-tasting Spanish mackerel deserve your attention. Learn how to catch more of them using our expert tips.
Using Side-Tracking Spreader Bars to Catch Large Tuna
Side-tracking spreader bars rack up impressive scores of big tuna and more. Learn how to use them to catch a variety of fish.
Essential Skills
The road to angling expertise comprises a multitude of basic skills, which through time and repetition become second nature and, in the best of cases, provide a solid foundation for improvising when an unexpected challenge arises. Mastery of the fundamentals lies at the heart of consistent angling success. Even the most experienced boating angler sometimes needs a reminder or refresher on the things usually taken for granted. The tips and skills assembled here have survived the test of time and provide but a few on a long list of essential on-the-water skills.