Fish ID, gear & logbook tips
Carp Fishing Knots: The Hair Rig, Knotless Knot and What Actually Holds
Carp fishing runs on rigs, not lures — which means the knots that matter are different from general fishing knots. Here's the one knot that does most of the work, and the two that back it up.
Barometric Pressure and Fishing: What the Weather Really Does to the Bite
Anglers talk about pressure constantly and explain it badly. Here's what barometric pressure actually is, what it does to fish, and how to turn a forecast into a decision.
The Best Time to Go Fishing: Weather, Moon and Bite Windows
The lure matters less than the timing. Here's what actually drives the bite — light, pressure, temperature and the moon — and how to read it before you go.
Catch and Release Done Right: Handling Fish for a Healthy Return
Releasing a fish isn't just letting it go — do it carelessly and it dies later anyway. Here's how to make sure the fish you release actually swims off healthy.
5 Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know
You only need a handful of knots to fish confidently for life. Here are the five that matter, what each is for, and the detail that stops them slipping.
How to Read a River: Where the Fish Actually Hold
Most river anglers fish where it's easy to stand, not where the fish are. Learning to read moving water is the single biggest upgrade you can make.
Largemouth vs Smallmouth Bass: How to Tell Them Apart
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are the two most-targeted gamefish in North America — and constantly mixed up. Here are the tells that work every time.
Trout Fishing for Beginners: Streams, Lakes and Stocked Ponds
You don't need a fly rod to catch trout. Here's the simple spin-fishing approach that puts beginners onto trout in streams, lakes and stocked ponds.
Largemouth Bass Fishing for Beginners
Largemouth bass are aggressive, widespread and beginner-friendly — the perfect fish to learn on. Here's where they live, what to throw, and how to set the hook.
A Beginner's Guide to Carp Fishing
Carp are big, strong, clever and everywhere — which is exactly why they hook so many anglers for life. Here's how to catch your first one without drowning in tackle.
The Best Fishing Log App for 2026 (US & UK Anglers)
A fishing log only pays off if you actually keep it. Here's what to look for in a fishing log app in 2026 — and the features that make logging effortless instead of a chore.
How to Find a Local Fishing Club in the US
From bass clubs running weekend tournaments to fly-fishing chapters running the local river — US fishing clubs are the fastest way to learn water and meet anglers. Here's how to find yours.
How to Join a Fishing Club in the UK (and Why It's Worth It)
A club membership is the cheapest way to unlock good, well-stocked water near home — and the fastest way to actually get better. Here's how UK clubs work and how to join one.
Fly Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Casts and Your First Flies
Fly fishing looks intimidating from the bank — all that line in the air. It isn't. Here's the honest beginner's start: the kit that matters, one cast, and where to point it.
How to Identify a Fish From a Photo: The 2026 AI Guide
You caught something beautiful and you have no idea what it is. Here is how to identify a fish from a photo properly — and where AI now does the work for you.