Everyone who fishes with live bait knows that the guys with the most lively, durable baits usually end up catching the most fish. And the best way to ensure that your baits are hardy and ready for ...

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Spring is the absolute best time of year to catch bass near the bank. Smallmouths, largemouths, and spotted bass all flood the shallows each spring to spawn. As part of their annual ritual, the bass ...

We've experienced decent catches offshore. You have to travel at least 20 miles before catching decent amberjack. There are a few fish in shallow waters, on the artificial reefs, but they are finicky.

It’s early morning, and the clouds still hang over Newport Harbor. But already, it’s rush hour in the water at Newport Bait Co. Sea lions exchange barks with Zuke and Kilo, the dogs that protect the ...

The bell on the front door of Michael's Bait and Tackle always seems to be ringing. "No matter what time I open in the morning, there are always people waiting out front to pick something up," said ...

What’s the best way to fish for catfish? Below are a few tips I have to offer. Catfish will eat almost anything, but the misconception is that they like rotten, stinking baits. That’s simply not true.