Gamakatsu is known for their quality hooks, and the stout construction and fish-holding ability of these saltwater hooks stands out from the crowd. VMC simplifies the drop shot rig with this hook, ...

Not all hooks are created equal. In fact, choosing the right hook pattern is one of the most important things you can do as an angler. Get it right, and everything just works. Get it wrong, and you’re ...

, 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 yellow perch will not be the same for smallmouths or ...

After you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter. Just grasp the hook or lure, push back against the direction the hook penetrated and you're done.

If you own a bait shop and don’t sell live shiners, can you really call yourself a bait shop? When all else fails it’s hard to beat a live shiner under a bobber—no matter where you fish. Some people ...