Fishing Features
How To: Offshore fish
In this video series Rafael Mayans explains how to offshore fish. He goes over everything from the types of bait to use, trolling, tying knots and the laws of offshore fishing you'll need to understand.
How To: Choose ice fishing bait
There are several different kinds of bait that fisherman use to catch fish while ice fishing. Learn about the various types of bait and how they're used from a professional hunting guide in this free video series.
How To: Tie the Albright fisherman's knot (Albright special)
The Albright knot is also referred to as the Albright special, and although commonly called a knot, it's more accurately a bend. It's a strong fisherman's knot which binds two fishing lines together, both of different diameters. If you want to learn how to tie it, let Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV show you how it's done.
How To: Pick a reel for a fishing rod
Picking the right reel is as important as being a skilled fisherman. In this tutorial, learn exactly how to choose the proper reel for your fishing rod. By following these tips, you will definitely improve your ability and skill. So, when picking a reel for a fishing rod, it's important to consider what kind of fish you are trying to catch. In this video you will learn about the variance in prices among fishing rods and reels with help from a fishing trainer.
How To: Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line
The Half Blood Knot is similar to the clinch knot. It is same knot with two different names. This instructional video demonstrates a variation called the Locked Half Blood Knot. This variation adds a way to secure the tag end in the final steps of tying the knot. The half blood knot is used to attached lures, hooks and swirvels to the fishing line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line.
How To: Choose fishing line
There are three main line types in fishing, but how do you know what you should be using? In this video tutorial, a fisherman will give you some tips so you can decide for yourself. Take action: determine bait type, determine type of fish to catch, and look at line weight and strength. Ron, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is a professional bass fisher and has qualified for the Bass Master Classic and has won two B.A.S.S. Western Divisionals. He has also recorded multiple...
How To: Tie a hemostat quick clinch knot when fly fishing
One of the most frustrating things about trout fishing is trying to quickly tie on a tiny fly when your eyesight or the light is failing. The Hemostat Quick Clinch is not as strong as some other knots. But one of my friends, Dr. Mark Lamos, uses this knot successfully and lands some very large trout with it. Unlike the clinch or improved clinch, you waste very little material tying this knot. Tie a hemostat quick clinch knot when fly fishing.
How To: Tie the perfection loop for fly fishing
Learn how to tie the Perfection Loop knot for fly fishing, with this helpful instructional video. 1. To start the perfection loop, hold the standing line in one hand, and with your other hand create a loop about one-and-a-half inches in diameter that crosses behind the standing line. Pinch the two lines with your thumb and index finger to hold them in place.
How To: Set the Drag on Your Fishing Reel
The drag on your fishing reel is what keeps big fish from breaking your line. Properly setting the drag could prevent you from losing that trophy fish.
How To: Set up and fly fish with a double nymphing rig
Need some advice on fly fishing? Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient angling method of fishing, most notably as a method of catching trout or salmon. Fly fishing is also well employed today for a large variety of species other than trout and salmon, including pike, bass, panfish, grayling, carp, redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and striped bass.
How To: Tie a Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear for fly fishing
Fly Tying Lesson 3 for Beginners. This lesson shows what you need and how to make your own fishing flies. This fly tying tutorial from David Cammiss demonstrates a 'Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear'.
How To: Ledgering when fishing
Learn the basics of ledgering when fishing in this video.
How To: Create a hackle collar for fly fishing
In this video, we demonstrate how to create a hackle collar, but the same principals can be used to create the fuzzy effects seen on flies, like the wolly bugger. Watch, and you'll be one step closer to success.
How To: Learn a few fishing tips on calico bass
Captain David Bacon reveals great Calico fishing tips at the Fred Hall Show this year. Check out this instructional fishing video to learn some tricks and techniques on reeling in the Calico bass. This tutorial is great for fishing enthusiasts who need some advice on effectively reeling in this delicious catch.
How To: Use bass lures
Spinner baits, soft plastic baits, jig baits, crank baits, and more. Tips on when to use different types of baits and what types of bait to use with different types of fish. Use bass lures.
How To: Clean Salmon with electric knife
Learn how to clean a Salmon with an electric knife. Tips on where to cut in order to maximize the amount of Filet.
How To: Tie the green monster for fly fishing
This is a fly called the Green Monster. Learn how to tie it.
How To: Tie fishing knots correctly
This video provides tips from Tim Horton on how to correctly tie fishing knots.
How To: Use a follow-up lure when bass fishing
There's no more exciting ways to fish for bass than top water. There's a big explosion with a bass hooked up. Wade Bourne, host of Wade's World on MyOutdoorTV, shows you how to use a follow-up lure when you've missed on a big bass.
How To: Tie a double overhand knot
Knots are very useful for all types of situations. The video will show you how to tie a double over hand knot. You basically tie a loose single knot and then pass one end around again and back through the loop to make it a double knot. This looks like a pretty strong knot so try your hand at it.
How To: Tie an improved clinch knot
Fishing-Live-Bait shows how to tie an improved clinch knot, combining basic knowledge of how to tie a regular knot with an improved technique to make the knot even stronger. You begin by putting the line through the hook and then wrap the end of the line around the main line a total of six times. Wrapping the line that many number of times ensures the strength of the knot. The end of the line goes through the loop next to the hook. The difference between a normal clinch knot and this improved...
How To: Cast a Spinning Reel
Learning the most effective way to use a spinning reel will help you to catch more fish in a variety of situations. In this tutorial, fishing guide Capt. Chris Myers explains how to operate and cast a spinning reel combo.
How To: Tie a fishing line for ocean fishing
To begin with you have to pass the line all the way through the eye of the hook and do it crosswise seven or eight times. Run it through the loop once more and then pass it all the way through the main loop of the line. Make certain that your line is wet. Another special way is that you can tie a loop on the line and then craft another loop and then pass it all the way through the eye of the hook and then bind it and cut it off. One more way to create a knot for the live bait is first craft a...
How To: Make slinkies for steelhead fishing
This instructional video is on how to make slinkies for steelhead, salmon and trout drift fishing. Slinkies are easy to make and they make less noise when bouncing off the bottom. You'll need a pair of pliers, a lighter, parachute cord, and split shot. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to make slinkies. Make slinkies for steelhead fishing.
How To: Tie the rebeck knot for fishing
The Rebeck Knot is simple and secure hook connection. It works with most lines even braided lines if you ad a least five extra wraps. The rebeck knot will retain approximately 65 to 70 percent of the lines original breaking strength. Follow along with this outdoor recreation HowTo video tutorial to learn how to tie the rebeck knot for fishing. Tie the rebeck knot for fishing.
How To: Tail & skirt a deer hair bass bug for fly fishing
Tying the tail and skirt onto a deer hair bass bug is tedious and monotonous, so be patient. Soon, you'll be fly-fishing and sipping on a cold beer.
How To: Use a good buzzbait pattern for catching bass
Casting your fishing rod in different patterns is an appealing, but sometimes futile-seeming, way to increase your fish catch. This video features a bass fisherman explaining one patter he uses to catch a lot of bass using a buzzbait. Especially if you fish in the evening, this pattern should help you increase your catch dramatically.
How To: Tie the Genuine Imitation Plastic Fly for fly fishing
Bruce Sublett demonstrates tying his 'Genuine Imitation Plastic', a jig type fly for saltwater fly fishing.
How To: Tie the Camel Midge for fly fishing
Crystal Graham demonstrates tying the Camel Midge, a variation of the Zebra Midge. This fly has proven effective on the White and Norfork Rivers in Arkansas.
How To: Remove a fishing hook from your body
If you've ever seen the movie, There's Something About Mary, you must remember the scene where Ben Stiller get a fish hook caught right in his mouth. No? Well in this tutorial you'll be dealing with the removal of a fishing hook to your body. This is a painful experience and can cause even the toughest men out there to cry. This video will show you how to remove it easily from any part of your body. So good luck, be safe, and enjoy!
How To: Choose leader material for fishing shark
This is a good video for beginner shark fishermen as it explains how to choose correct leader material.
How To: Tie a CDC Green McKenzie Caddis
This video shows you how to tie the hottest dry fly on the McKenzie River this Spring for fishing near Eugene, Oregon -- the CDC Green McKenzie Caddis.
How To: Tie an electric caddis for fly fishing
This here will show you how to tie an electric caddis fly properly and securely.
How To: Use a threader tool to load fly tying thread
This video clip will show you how to use a bobbin threader tool to help you quickly and easily load fly tying thread through the tube of a thread bobbin.
How To: Cast for float and fly fishing
Bob Coan the "Master of the Float and Fly" teaches you how to cast the float and fly rig using an All Pro Rod.
How To: Tie a Homer Rhode loop fishing knot
Know your knots! With this free video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie a Homer Rhode loop knot. Homer knots are typically used with heavy monofilament and work really well for fishing. The knot is easy to tie provided, of course, you know how to go about making it. For an easy-to-follow, step-by-step overview of how to tie this useful fisherman's knot in a minute's time or less, watch this free video knot tyer's guide.
How To: Learn a few rock fish tips
Captain Bob Hoose, a Berkley Field Manager, talks about rock fish tips at San Miguel Island. Check out this instructional fishing video to understand a few tips that are essential for beginners to know. Learn what to fish with the next time you're at San Miguel Island. Practice your fishing skills and reel in the big fish!
How To: Tie a blood knot
This video teaches you how to tie a blood knot which is used to tie two lines together in a very strong knot. Fly fisherman use this knot for making their own fly leaders. Wrap the right line around the left line five times. Take the end of the right line and put it in between the left wrapped line and the back of the right line. Wrap the left line around the right line five times, repeating the earlier procedure. Make sure you bring the line up through the hole that is created in front of th...
How To: Tie the Griffith's Gnat
Another tutorial from Flashback Max of Alaskaflyfish.net, this time showing us the Griffith's Gnat. This is a simple pattern, nothing flashy. It's pretty easy to put together, too. It's good for trout, grayling and other fish.
How To: Fly fish for rainbow fish
Rainbow trout are a unique, elusive catch. When you are hunting this fantastic fish, you will need to have specific skills and certain equipment. In this tutorial, learn how to fish for rainbow fish like a pro, with expert advice.