Dry fishing in surf fishing means practicing your casting technique on the beach without bait, hooks, or water—just you, your rod, and weighted rigs. You'll develop muscle memory through repetitive...

Crab snaring is a shore-based technique where you cast a specialized wire device—featuring upward-facing loops and a bait cage—into shallow coastal waters to catch crabs like Dungeness when they...

Braided fishing line's made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), a synthetic fiber with molecular chains stretching 2 to 6 million units long—that's what gives it a...

A pompano rig is a bottom fishing setup that'll help you catch more fish in the surf by suspending 2–3 baited hooks above a pyramid sinker, each dressed with bright yellow or orange beads and...

Paddlefish are prehistoric freshwater giants that have survived for over 300 million years. You'll recognize them by their distinctive paddle-shaped snout (rostrum) equipped with thousands of...

If you're caught fishing without a license, you'll face immediate consequences. First-time offenders typically receive citations with fines ranging from $50-$250, depending on your state. Your...