Open Water Fishing Expert Articles
51 Articles
Expert Advice
Fishing With Kids: 3 Tips for Getting Started
Expert Advice
6 Best Open Water Walleye Setups for More Fish
How-To Guide
How to Rig a Dice Bait for Bass
Stores & Event Info
SCHEELS FishDonkey Multi-Species Open
Expert Advice
3 Reasons to Upgrade to Lithium Batteries for Fishing
Expert Advice
Line & Legacy: A SITKA Fishing Story
Buying Guide
Using Reaction Baits vs. Slowing Down from a Bass Expert
Expert Picks
Best Bass Fishing Rods
How-To Guide
How to Store Fishing Rods
How-To Guide
How to Catch Walleyes with Jigs & Soft Plastics | Expert Tips
Buying Guide
Types of Fishing Hooks
Sizing Guide
Fishing Hook Size Guide—Choosing the Right One
Buying Guide
Fishing Rods—Understanding Power vs. Action
Buying Guide
Types of Fishing Lures
Buying Guide
Baitcast vs. Spincast Reels—What’s the Difference?
Buying Guide
Spincast vs. Spinning Reel: What's the Difference?
Buying Guide
Fiberglass vs. Graphite Fishing Rods—What’s the Difference?
Expert Picks
Best Baitcasting Reels
Expert Picks
Best Spincast Reels
Buying Guide
Which is Better: Braid Fishing Line vs. Mono?
Expert Picks
Best Bass Fishing Lures
Brand Guide
About SCHEELS Outfitters—Trusted Outdoor Brand
Buying Guide
Baitcaster 101—How to Choose a Baitcast Reel
Buying Guide
Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel—A Complete Guide
Expert Picks
Best Tackle Boxes & Bags
Buying Guide
Choosing the Proper Baitcasting Rod
Expert Picks
Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) Optimized Baits
Buying Guide
How to Choose Fishing Line
Buying Guide
How to Choose a Spinning Rod
Buying Guide
How to Choose a Trolling Motor
How-To Guide
How to Spool a Spinning Reel
How-To Guide
How to Tie a Palomar Knot
How-To Guide
How to Tie a Uni Knot
Buying Guide
How to Use Planer Boards
Expert Advice
Meet Josh Douglas | SCHEELS Pro Angler
Expert Advice
Meet Pat Schlapper—SCHEELS Pro Staff
Buying Guide
Rigging Your Fishing Boat
Expert Picks
SCHEELS Lure of the Week
Expert Advice
Trolling for Walleye—Tips from Industry Expert
Expert Advice
What to Wear Fishing in Any Weather
Buying Guide
6 Types of Fishing Rods Explained
Expert Advice
Bass Fishing Tips from the Experts
Expert Picks
Best Spinning Reels
Buying Guide
Choosing a Spinning Reel
Buying Guide
Jerkbait vs. Crankbait: What's the Difference?
Brand Guide
SCHEELS Outfitters Fishing Collection
Stores & Event Info
SCHEELS Outfitters Rod Warranty
Buying Guide
Spinning Rod vs. Casting Rod: What's the Difference?
Checklist
What Do I Need For Fishing?: 7 Essentials for Beginners
Buying Guide
Types of Fishing Reels
Expert Advice
The Basic Parts of a Fishing Rod
Fishing Expert Articles
From ice fishing to open water and fly fishing, our Fishing Experts share everything you want to know about maximizing your time on the ice or water. With our fishing blog, our Experts and Pro Staff share tips about finding the right fishing location, how to use your fishing electronics, and sharing the best fishing products for the season ahead. With firsthand experience paired with regular, hands-on training, our Fishing Experts offer credible advice to help our customers enjoy fishing even more.
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