Ballyhoo are the worldwide mainstay of a good dead-bait spread. We rig them using many different methods and then pull them either naked or with various accouterments to increase the footprint or ...

Fishing hooks are a critical component in any fishing setup, yet they’re all too often overlooked. No matter how expensive your rod and reel setups are, without proper hooks fish are going to get away ...

Sheepshead, with rows of human-like teeth protecting the palate, are notoriously difficult to hook. Fishing can be easy and relaxing. It can also be very technical and challenging. Where it falls for ...

One of the fun and oldest traditions of party boat fishing is the pool contest. This is where the mates weigh fish on a balance scale at the end of a trip to determine a winner. Who ever catches the ...

Gorge hooks may well be the oldest style of fish hooks on earth. They can be made from a wide range of materials and they can be surprisingly effective, though they are not suitable for ...

You can fish with the best fishing reel, latest rod, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for ...