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How to find a good place to fish
Click here to view the embedded video. Before you start fishing on a new lake, make sure you ask the landowner for permission. See if he or she has any special rules or regulations, and always leave...
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How to protect yourself from the sun when fishing
Click here to view the embedded video. For anyone spending time on the water, too much sun exposure can have long-lasting effects, from aging spots and wrinkles to skin cancer. Fishing pro Tom...
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How to choose the right crankbait colors when bass fishing
Click here to view the embedded video. With hundreds of crankbait lure colors to choose from, picking the right color for bass fishing can be hard. Here are some of fishing pro Tom Redington’s tips for...
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Where to catch bass in the spring
Click here to view the embedded video. With big largemouth bass moving shallow to spawn in the spring, fishing pro Tom Redington explains how to catch bass during spring warming trends and also where...
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Does noise or talking scare fish?
Click here to view the embedded video. Be quiet or you’ll scare the fish. How many times have you heard that? But is it true or is it a myth? Yes and no, according to fishing pro Tom Redington. Since...
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How to ‘walk the dog’ for big fish
Click here to view the embedded video. “Walking the dog” with topwater lures is a great way to catch lots of big bass. With just a few basic steps, fishing pro Tom Redington teaches you how to use this...
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Should you reel with your right or left hand?
Click here to view the embedded video. Which hand should you use when reeling in a fishing reel? The answer may not be what you expect. Fishing pro Tom Redington explains how to choose whether to use a...
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Can fish see color?
Click here to view the embedded video. Fishing lures come in hundreds of colors, but can fish even see color? If so, how well? Fishing pro Tom Redington explains the color vision of bass and how...
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Bladed jigs for big fish
Click here to view the embedded video. Professional bass fisherman Tom Redington shows how bladed jigs like the Chatterbait are one of the bass pros’ favorite lures anytime largemouth bass are chasing...
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How to properly handle fish
Click here to view the embedded video. Fishing pro Tom Redington explains how to properly handle largemouth bass and other fish to prevent harming them before releasing. Properly releasing sport fish...
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How to read sonar and other fishing electronics
Click here to view the embedded video. It used to take years to figure out what was on your graph. Now with DownScan and StructureScan from Lowrance, it’s easy. Fishing pro Tom Redington shows how the...
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Trick casting with Tom Redington
After making millions of casts in a lifetime, fishing pros like Tom Redington can get pretty precise with their casts. Check out some of Tom’s awesome trick shots and then read his blog post for tips...
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Where to find big bass
Tom Redington travels the United States from the borders of Canada to Mexico fishing for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in everything from shallow muddy rivers to crystal-clear reservoirs...
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How to assemble a beginner’s fishing kit
You don’t need an expensive setup to start fishing. Even a simple setup can catch a ton of fish, according to fishing pro Tom Redington. The key is to keep the fishing kit small and light — light...
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Tour a professional bass fishing boat
Take a tour of professional fisherman Tom Redington’s 2014 Ranger ZB21C bass fishing boat. This top-of-the-line fishing machine is almost 22-feet long and features a bunch of storage space. Even...
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How to fish with crankbaits
Crankbaits are a great way to cover a lot of water and quickly find fish, according to fishing pro Tom Redington. Depending on what the fish are eating, you’ll want to use a crankbait in a crawdad,...
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A few fishing quotes I like
So many good ones to choose from, but here are a few I like. Have any good ones? If so, share them below! I often think of this one while driving my boat through rain, a long ways from the ramp: “There...
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How to cast with a spincast reel
A spincast or closed face reel is a great choice for beginners because it makes casting really easy, according to pro fisherman Tom Redington. To use a spincasting reel, simply push in the button and...
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How to do a pitch cast
Many fish live really close to fallen trees, clumps of grass, boat docks and other types of cover. According to pro fisherman Tom Redington, a pitch cast is a great way to get bait really close to...
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Which direction to cast in a stream or river?
Q. Which direction should I cast when I’m fishing in a river? A. Fish normally face into the current, so cast upstream and bring your bait with the flow for a more natural presentation in a stream or...
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