When trolling a standard dead-bait spread of circle hook-rigged ballyhoo, anglers often need to incorporate a bit of extra color and a splash of action. This is especially important when targeting ...

We're back on the shorelines with the boatless angler, and today we're using fresh cut bait to catch channel catfish! It's spring time and a great day to be boatless. We're running with the new ...

Live-baiting for marlin can be a very productive and exciting way to fish when the conditions and location are right. The key is being prepared — you need to be rigged and ready to put out a live bait ...

If you're heading out to catch stripers there are a few essentials you should have with you in the tackle bag. Ronny Bala at Fisherman's Supply and Ernie Giglio at Giglio's Bait and Tackle shared some ...

This year’s recreational striped bass fishing season on the Hudson River kicked off April 1, with a new mandatory “in-line” circle hook regulation for those anglers fishing with bait scheduled to ...

More and more anglers, along with light-tackle Bay captains, are using and suggesting circle hooks to those for whom a “J” hook has been the only hook choice. “J” hooks are straight-shank hooks with ...

With sheepshead season still in ramp-up mode, an obvious question: How has the widespread use of circle hooks changed the dynamics of catching the toothy and tasty shell-cruncher? Turns out, there is ...

These dollar-store baits will out fish more expensive live bait. Here are my top five affordable picks, and how to fish them.