We're out on the shoreline running an easy rig for catching carp - a finesse carp rig, or a sliding sinker rig. Bait your hook up (I used corn) and cast it out. The key is that sliding sinker. As ...

Hello folks, we're out fishing saltwater again this week. Today we're fishing sunny calm waters, and using a teaser and flexi ...

Most anglers who "finesse fish"--pro Aaron Martens always comes to mind--use very light spinning gear and tiny hooks and lures to fool bass that have become jaded to the usual presentations. It's a ...

In the world of bass fishing, you can try hundreds of techniques and thousands of baits. This can make it challenging to find your tried and true favorites, but it seems that most bass anglers I know ...

A wacky rig is one of the most effective techniques for enticing reluctant bass to bite. It is also one of the best finesse presentations for shallow-water fish and suspended bass close to the surface ...

For Midwest Finesse fishing enthusiasts, one name typically stands out among the most influential — Ned Kehde. The renowned outdoors writer and angler from Lawrence is the namesake of the Ned Rig, a ...

You might not think finesse fishing belongs in a power fishing angler's repertoire, but it does play a role in mine. Sure, I prefer fishing faster moving lures on heavier line. However, I've ...

There are dozens of ways to rig soft plastic baits to create various presentations for hungry bass. Many of these bass fishing rigs are situational, offering the ideal setup to target specific cover, ...