Discover how to land and properly hold a fish without harming it or yourself. Learn beginner-friendly tips for gripping bass, trout, catfish, and more, whether you're keeping or releasing.

In this case, cut the line and release the fish (or, the best case would probably be to harvest the fish if you can). The old myth is that the hook will dissolve. That's probably not accurate.

As the fish surfaces, heart pounding, the inevitable question arises: "what does it weigh?" For beginners, accurately and safely weighing a fish is as crucial as the catch itself. Here's how to do it ...

It happens with a tug at first, the smallest indication that a fish has taken interest in the bait on your hook. Then it ...

When to Fish the Early Pre-Spawn: December 1 to January 1 Hailing from South Florida’s most famous fishery, Lake Okeechobee, Scott Martin has extensive knowledge of the spawn in the southernmost ...