TECHNIQUES & HOW-TOS

False albacore move in from late summer through fall, hanging around inlets, jetties, and harbor mouths.

Fall bass get active and aggressive, moving into creeks and coves with shad migration.

Fuzzy baits originating in Japan are a solid choice for pressured fisheries.

Lipless crankbaits work well in spring and fall when bass hold shallow.

As water cools after Labor Day, walleyes migrate from summer spots to breaklines near shallow feeding areas with access to deep water.

The FG knot connects braided line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders with a slim profile that runs smoothly through rod guides.

Double about 6 inches of line through the hook eye, tie a loose overhand knot in that doubled section, pass the hook through the open loop, wet the knot, and pull both ends tight.

The improved clinch knot is a solid, reliable terminal knot for attaching hooks, swivels, or flies to your leader or tippet.