Hi I'm John. I'm the author of FishingWithBait.com. I have been obsessed with fishing since my dad took me to catch bluegill in the creek as a little kid, over 20 years ago. I love learning and perfecting all kinds of fishing techniques. I have spent time living in different countries learning their unique traditional fishing methods, and then combining the best of all worlds to catch as many fish as possible. My hope is that this website can help you, or someone you are teaching, to have a better fishing experience early on so that you too can be hooked into this wonderful sport.
Catfish are among the biggest fish in the US. The biggest catfish caught in the US is a 143 pound blue catfish. You may or may not be going after a world record, but they can still be a ton of fun to catch. Catfish are powerful and will definitely pull some drag, so hang […]
Trout are one of the most popular game fish in the US. They are beautiful, powerful, and a load of fun to catch. If you live in the upper or western US, then you have a good chance of catching trout both wild and stocked. Wild Trout live in some of the most beautiful streams […]
The truth is, finding the best trout fishing spots near you is not always easy. It can be frustrating sometimes. You may feel like you are wasting your time. Or maybe you are trying to introduce fishing to someone else and want to make sure they have a good first trout fishing experience. I want […]
There are many different trout fishing rods out there. And although I’d argue that location, hook, line, and bait are the most important keys for catching more trout, the rod does make a difference. A good rod will not only improve your hookups and fish landed, but it can greatly improve your comfort and confidence […]
Choosing the right line can be the difference between getting skunked and limiting out. But there are so many options out there. Mono, fluorocarbon, braid, nylon… and strength ratings from 2 pound test to over 100 pound test. I’m going to walk you through the basics of trout line and help you choose the best […]
Hey everyone! This entire website is written to help you catch more fish! So be sure to browse around! In this article I’m going to give you a basic overview of some of the most popular species. You will learn what they like to eat naturally, which baits work best, and where to find the […]