A collection of fishing tips from our staff of experts here at Fisherman’s Authority. Use these tips and tactics to help you catch more fish!
The main tributaries that feed the Patuxent River include Mattaponi Creek, Little Patuxent River, Western Branch, and the Davidsonville Branch. The Patuxent River bisects the shore of the State of Maryland south to the north. If you’re passionate about angling, you can find many catfish, bluefish, pickerel, largemouth bass, snakehead, and bass in this river. … Read more
Written By John VanDerLaanUpdated June 14, 2025*We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs I caught my first spanish mackerel fishing in the Gulf Of Mexico out of Long Key, Florida more than 45 years ago and it has been a love affair ever since. In this … Read more
The most efficient way to cover a large area of water in the quickest amount of time or the most thoroughly is by trolling. Nothing else is going to get you more fish in a shorter amount of time except maybe using dynamite. Trolling weight to depth ratio is an important concept to understand before … Read more
One of the most challenging and biggest fish you’ll ever have the chance to catch in your life is the mighty swordfish. There aren’t too many fish you have to be very careful about pulling onto the boat, but this is one of them. People die catching even small swordfish. They can launch themselves out … Read more
Chesapeake Bay is a large bay on the U.S. east coast that borders three states and spans a length of about 200 miles long from Havre De Grace, Maryland at the northernmost tip all the way down to Norfolk, Virginia at the southern tip. The lower half of the bay is considered by many people … Read more
Crappie fishing is a favorite type of fishing because you can do it year around. Like all fishing adventures, it can be enjoyable and rewarding but challenging. Crappie are fish that can be caught from shore, boat, or float tube.They are excellent eating fish. If prepared correctly, they have a beautiful white meat and texture. … Read more
So, you have a baitcasting reel laying around and you also have an old spinning rod, and you are wondering, can you use a baitcaster on a spinning rod? Technically, the baitcasting reel will physically attach to the spinning rod, but it will not work correctly or proficiently. Keep reading below and we will explain exactly why … Read more
Azsuna was a powerful gem of the mighty Night Elf Empire. Many of the empire’s buildings are gone, and they are now homes to vengeful elves and secret enclaves of blue dragons. The best place to fish in Azsuna is the waters around the Nar’thalas Academy. There are a handful of fishing spots just off … Read more
Carp are an invasive species in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They are non-native species that have been introduced into waterways and in some cases took them over and pushed out native fish species. Many programs have been tried in an attempt to kill carp fish and there are more in development. One of … Read more
Sarasota is located in a prime fishing location, right in the middle of some of the best saltwater fishing areas on Florida’s west coast. With Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples in the south and Bradenton, St. Petersburg, and Tampa just north, you really couldn’t ask for a better location.Check out Sarasota on your maps … Read more