Not only can you maneuver much easier, but it takes that fish out of your spread of baits whether you are kite-fishing or flat lining, allowing you to continue hooking other fish. Obviously you need ...

Fishing: Warm water, bait draws Spanish mackerel to inlets, surf Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Farris said it was a little rough and as such, he counted only 10 other ...

Today we go over one of the best ways to catch channel catfish using cut bait. One key part is the setup - the pre-tied T-Turn Bait Rig to keep me tangle-free, which I won't fish without. One of the ...

9) Keep a deck rod with saltwater spinning tackle and 20- to 30-pound-test line handy and rigged with a live bait or a dead cigar minnow. Many times when you fish for red snapper, gray snapper and ...

Going heavier than that, Teschler said, will result in shorter casts and less line on your reel. Put the heavier test monofilament line on your bait-casting rod, he said. Cost: The cheapest.

National Go Fishing Day encourages anyone to drop a line in the nearest stream, pond, lake, river, ocean, or gulf. It’s a reminder to take a break from our daily routine and relax by the water.

Pole, line, bait, water. And, it should be fun, so if you find yourself getting frustrated, go back to the basics. Get a light pole and some worms, find a dock, and go catch some bluegill.

Grumpy's Bait and Tackle in Seaside Park had several fluke weighed in at the shop from fish caught in their surf down through Island Beach State Park. The biggest was a five-pounder.

Fishing: Warm water, bait draws Spanish mackerel to inlets, surf. Farris said it was a little rough and as such, he counted only 10 other boats out there. After landing the second fish at 8:15 a.m. he ...