Category: Fishing Tactics

The black bass tactics that stood out at the 2026 Black Bass World Championship were not magic tricks. They were disciplined adjustments: map study before launch, sonar used with a purpose, a backup plan for blind casting, and calm teamwork … Read the rest

EE2 data gives catfish anglers a sharper way to think about water quality, spawning behavior, and site selection. It is not a magic bite forecast, and it will not tell you which hook to tie on at sunrise. What it … Read the rest

Sturgeon Studies have moved from agency science notes to practical tournament-planning material for catfish crews, especially on waters where sturgeon habitat, survey work, and recreational fishing overlap. As of October 9, 2026, the useful takeaway is not panic; it is … Read the rest

Catfish tournament strategy has always rewarded the crew that reads water faster than the next boat. Recent fish behavior studies give us better clues for that read: temperature, feeding rhythm, species mix, and post-feeding metabolism all point toward more disciplined … Read the rest

Catch Weigh Release gives catfish tournaments a practical way to score fish near the point of capture, return them fast, and reduce the need for long live-well holding. I like this format because it treats the crew like athletes: every … Read the rest

Fishing restrictions are not just paperwork for the glove box. They decide whether you run offshore, stay inshore, change species, bring different tackle, or release fish you once kept. As of October 1, 2026, several U.S. rule changes have already … Read the rest

Atlantic mackerel tactics are no longer as simple as running to last year’s hot numbers, dropping shiny metal, and waiting for the school to do the polite thing. Ocean conditions across the Northeast shelf have shifted enough that anglers need … Read the rest

Fishing regulations can feel like the referee blew the whistle just as the bite turned on. I get it. You finally line up weather, crew, fuel money, and a free morning, then a season window, bag limit, or size rule … Read the rest

A sharpnose shark release should never be an afterthought after the fish is beside the boat. Atlantic sharpnose sharks are common enough in southeastern U.S. recreational waters that many anglers treat them casually, but the research points to a simple … Read the rest

HMS Tournament Reporting changed in 2026, and tournament teams need to treat paperwork like another performance station on the boat. If you can time a bait drop, clear a cockpit, and work a release cleanly, you can train your crew … Read the rest