FISHINGCRITIC
SPECIES GUIDES
What are you
fishing for?
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KNOT OF THE WEEK
Can you tie a Palomar?
Follow all four steps ↗RIG GUIDE
What goes on a Carolina rig?
A sliding weight. A swivel. A separate leader. Put each part in its place.
Build the rig ↗START HERE
Making your first cast?
- Check your state’s licence.
- Choose one outfit.
- Learn one rig and knot.
What job does your gear need to do?
All gear ↗NOVEMBER / REGIONAL NOTES
What can you plan for now?
Missouri · walleye
Look near deep structure, forage and inflows. Slow the presentation as water cools.
New York · shore
Choose a target and check current marine rules before planning a shore trip. A general season calendar cannot replace them.
Minnesota · ice preparation
Prepare tackle and rescue gear. November is not proof of safe ice; get local condition advice before going out.
Minnesota DNR: Ice safety · Minnesota DNR: Learn to ice fish
TAKE IT TO THE WATER
Want six knots in your pocket?
Free knot cards: one knot per page, plus a rig cheat sheet. Print the PDF before your next trip.