For many of us, the 2026 open water fishing season is in full swing. As in previous open water seasons, some anglers are promising themselves that they’re going to add a technique to their fishing in an effort to catch more fish. Versatility is a quality the most successful anglers possess.
I have been on the water a bunch lately filming fishing TV episodes, hosting guide trips, and fishing “for fun.” One on-the-water observation from my recent fishing is that lots of anglers are now equipping their boats with forward facing sonar (FFS) technology and other expensive equipment.
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The ZEBCO School of Fish, recognized by many as the leader in kids fishing education, is off to an impressive start in 2026.
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Wherever you live, there’s probably a place very close by where you can go fishing. Lakes, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs are everywhere. Some fortunate folks are closer to outstanding fishing opportunities than others, but most of can find a place to go fishing where we’ll have a reasonable chance to get bit.
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The early part of the fishing season is a great time to be on the water! The weather is often pleasant, nature is coming back to life after a long winter, and the fish are usually cooperative.
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As a professional angler my job involves filming TV shows, hosting fishing guide trips, and competing in an occasional fishing tournament. Regardless the task, being able to control my boat effectively and efficiently is very important. In the past, accomplishing that outcome has been a bit challenging.
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Spinning rods and reels were at the heart of my rod and reel fishing inventory for decades. However, a good while back I started fishing baitcasting gear increasingly and eventually those style combos became mainstays for most of my fishing applications. Now, however, I am trending back to using more spinning gear.
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In the world of fishing, it’s hard to believe that there is anything new when it comes to catching fish. But there is. It might be old news to some anglers, but it’s only old news if you’ve already heard it.
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I remember many years ago when the drop-shot fishing technique took the fishing world by storm, particularly among bass anglers. While we don’t hear quite as much about this technique now, it remains a very popular and productive technique.
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In another blog, I wrote about how adapting to changing conditions can help lead to better fish catches. In line with that, angling success can also be improved by staying in tune to and using some of what’s new or what’s hot in lures, rods/reels, etc. that can increase angling efficiency and success.
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