The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing for Beginners
There’s a reason bass fishing is the most popular sport on the water in North America. I'll never forget the first one I caught—the sudden, jolting strike that felt like a bolt of lightning...
Learn how to catch walleye and northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the essential gear, top lures, and proven techniques for these freshwater predators.
How to Fish a Spinnerbait for More Bites
For years, I thought a spinnerbait was just a "dummy bait." You cast it out, you reel it in. Simple. Then one afternoon on Lake Goodwin, I was sharing a boat with an old...
Discover the best lures for walleye and northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Learn about the must-have jigs, spoons, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits for these predators.
Planning a fishing trip to Baja California, Mexico? Captain Sal's guide covers the legendary fishing in Cabo San Lucas, the top species like marlin and tuna, and the best seasons to go.
Explore the amazing fishing of the Gulf Coast with Captain Sal's guide. Learn about the top spots from Texas to Florida and the best techniques for redfish, trout, and more.
Planning a trip to the Florida Keys? Captain Sal's fishing guide covers the top species, the best seasons, and the different ways to fish this legendary destination.
The Bronze Bruiser of the Flats: An Introduction to Redfish
There's a moment when you're poling across a calm, shallow flat when you see it: a flash of bronze, or a tail the color of dark copper gently waving above the surface....
The Deep Blue: An Introduction to Offshore Fishing
There's a moment on every offshore trip when you turn around and it's gone. The land. All you see in 360 degrees is the deep, cobalt blue of the open ocean. It's a humbling...
Keep your boat's engine reliable with Captain Sal's guide to essential outboard motor maintenance. Learn the simple steps you can do yourself to prevent breakdowns.
Stay safe on the water with Captain Sal's guide to fishing kayak safety. Learn about the essential gear, visibility, and self-rescue techniques every paddler needs to know.
Don't get caught in a storm. Captain Sal explains how to read a marine weather forecast, covering wind, waves, and understanding small craft advisories.
New to ice fishing? Captain Sal's beginner's guide covers the essential gear, safety tips, and techniques for catching walleye and pike through the ice.
Learn how to catch more and bigger northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best lures, locations, and the essential gear for targeting these aggressive predators.
Learn the most effective walleye fishing techniques with Captain Sal's guide. Master the art of jigging, trolling with crankbaits, and using a slip bobber.
Discover the best lures for walleye and northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Learn about the must-have jigs, spoons, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits for these predators.
Learn how to catch walleye and northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the essential gear, top lures, and proven techniques for these freshwater predators.
Go beyond the basics with Captain Sal's guide to advanced catfish rigs. Learn how to tie and use the Santee Cooper Rig, the Slip Bobber Rig, and a Drifting Rig.
Discover the best catfish baits with Captain Sal's guide. Learn what baits to use for channel, blue, and flathead catfish, from prepared baits to fresh cut bait.
Learn how to catch monster flathead catfish with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best live baits, heavy-duty rigs, and night-fishing tactics for these predators.
Learn how to catch trophy blue catfish with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best baits, rigs, and seasonal patterns for targeting these freshwater giants.
