Learn how to catch rockfish from shore by reading the structure first. Target crevices, rocky edges, and the base of breakwaters, then keep your soft plastic close to the bottom where fish are likely to hold.
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Fishing Techniques
Fishing Techniques
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Learn how to choose a blade bait by weight, vibration, flash, and profile. See how a thin body affects the action and how to work the lure effectively.
Learn how to find fish in new water with a metal jig, a slow bottom search, and a closer look at the shallow-to-deep break.
These weird fishing rigs combine hard baits and soft plastics in unexpected ways. See how each setup is built and whether one fits your next trip.
New to baitcasting? Learn how to prevent backlash on a baitcaster by setting the brakes, adjusting spool tension, and feathering the spool with your thumb.
New bank, different cover? Learn lure fishing rigs for beginners and when to use a jighead, Texas rig, drop shot, Carolina rig, or minnow lure.
Learn how to retrieve fishing lures by reading fish behavior. From sharp jerks to slow drags, adjust your presentation and make every move count.
See how to cast a spinning reel from start to finish: hold the line, open the bail, swing forward, and use your finger to control where the lure lands.
