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.
Nighttime fishing can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding ways to fish. Night is when the big predator fish come out to hunt. This means that you can land some of the biggest fish in the lake or river at night. But don’t think it’s going to be easy, the bigger the fish, […]
I remember when I was first learning how to fish, I would have those days where I’d see, or even feel fish biting my bait or lure, and yet not getting hooked. It’s exciting to see some action, however, it can be quite frustrating when you just can’t seem to hook them. Here are some […]
Many beginner anglers start off fishing with bait, but are soon attracted to lure fishing. I love fishing with lures. It’s a more active way of fishing, and can also be more rewarding. However, many anglers struggle at first to catch fish on lures. Here are the steps you should take to catch fish with […]
It’s so exciting to see your bobber start bouncing in the water. But the disappointment can be big when you reel in and see the fish stole your worm without getting hooked. I experienced this a lot in my early years of fishing. Here is what I have learned about how to stop fish from […]
There have been a few times I have had a fishing rod or telescopic pole get stuck together. Fishing rods can be fragile and many people break their rods while trying to get them unstuck. Here are some tricks I have learned to get your rod apart without breaking it. And at the end I’ll […]
One of the most common criticisms you can find in YouTube comments on fishing videos is that the angler didn’t wet their hands before touching a trout. So what’s the big deal? How is wetting your hands going to make a difference? That’s what I want to go into with this article. Touching trout or […]