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.
Your hook is one of your most valuable and important parts of your gear. You can catch a carp on a cheap rod, cheep reel and cheep line, but the one thing that is going to make the biggest difference is your hooks. Make sure you have the right size and shape of hook for […]
In Japanese culture, the carp is a symbol of power, strength and a fighting spirit. In the US, many people look down on the carp, but around the world the carp is a highly sought after catch by many anglers. They grow big and powerful and can put up a good fight. Chances are you’ll […]
The fishing rigs we use, are all about bait presentation, and bite detection. Unfortunately there isn’t one catfish rig that works for all situations. A sliding sinker rig may work great on clay or gravel bottom lakes, but if you fish a spot with weeds you’ll want to switch to something like a Carolina rig […]
There are many shapes of hooks out there, but as far as catfish hooks go, there are only a few categories we need to worry about. In this article, I’ll talk about circle hooks, J-hooks and treble hooks. I will also go into what sizes to use depending on what catfish you are going after. […]
There probably isn’t a fish out that there that has been targeted with such a variety of baits and concoctions as the catfish has. The world of catfish baits is endless. Everyone seems to have their own top secret magic bait recipe. Maybe it’s because channel catfish will eat just about anything they come across. […]
Although your rod and reel choice isn’t the number one variable to catching catfish, it is still important and can make your day on the water much more enjoyable. A good rod is comfortable when used with your intended technique, and helps you hook more fish. Choosing your rod and reel is an exciting step […]