Fishing Tactics

When the heat of the Florida summer is in full swing, so is the opportunity to catch the snook of a lifetime -- both day and night!

Brad Rubin and Chris Jones carved their names in bass fishing history by sacking an impressive 17.58-pound, 5-fish limit to win the North American Bass Circuit’s first-ever tournament, held on Wisconsin’s mighty Lake Winnebago chain.
 

Next time you reach for a jig, put it back. Lighten up one size from what habit or instincts tell you. With patience, practice and a little artistry, you'll control the bite instead of it controlling you.

Sixty-seven lakes and reservoirs, in 19 states, hold specially tagged fish that could turn into cash or prizes for lucky anglers! Read on!

The NABC is open to all anglers. And its popular team format—which lets you choose your partner and cut your costs—has stood the test of time for 26 tournament seasons on our sister tournament trail, the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC).

Use this map to key in on smallmouth bass spawning times for your geographic location.

In many states, walleyes are protected by closed fishing seasons during the spawn, though border waters between states often remain open. Make sure you know the regulations where you fish, and if you do have the opportunity to target early-season ’eyes, this map will help you zero in on them.

NAFC staff and members have caught some big walleyes over the years—some even on video—but this trophy walleye video courtesy of PK Lures—takes top honors. The quantity and quality of fish caught during this segment is astounding. You’ve got to see it for yourself!

The crappie is sportfishing’s undisputed King of Spring. Here's where to find 'em shallow in the spawning season, and when.

Color is key in catching crappies, but other visual clues count too, including motion