Learn how to pick the right gear ratio on your next reel and which applications it is best suited for

Learn the obvious and more subtle smallmouth fishing lessons from some of the sports top anglers

Should you get a baitcasting setup? Spinning & baitcasting reels are two different tools for different jobs. Find where each shines here!

Proper Fish Handling Is An Essential Skill Every Angler MUST Learn. If You Want To Learn Or Need A Refresher Look No Further

Reflecting is a huge component to continual development & improvement as an angler. Find out how!

Learn the lessons of catching trophy largemouth bass and their behaviour from an average guy that likes catching big fish

Our top smallmouth bass baits & lures from 2022

Fishing is a sport shrouded in a layer of secrecy and concrete mindsets. Most anglers hold their "secret" baits, techniques, and spots...

Bait selection is a very important aspect to your overall success. Aside from selecting the right technique/lure for the scenario the...

For most people fishing is a summertime hobby, some may choose to put away the rods and pick up the hunting rifle in the fall but for...

"Loosen the drag, lock it down, it's peeling drag" Whether you are new to fishing or an experienced angler I'm sure we have all heard...

There are a number of different line technologies on the market today. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages that anglers can use...

No matter how hard we try there is always the potential for fish to be injured while fishing. Even when handling best practices are used,...

While still frustrating getting snagged is part of the game of fishing. In our mind getting snagged occasionally is a sign that you...

When it comes to fishing there are often environmental cues that can clue you in to what the world below the surface of the water is...

In order to maximize the chances of catching fish anglers need to be able to rely on their gear. When the gear fails them fish are lost...

Where would anglers be without their gear? Probably nowhere near catching fish. Having quality, reliable gear is what allows anglers to...

There are tons of videos circulating the internet which state that using Mountain Dew or other Cola can stop caught fish that are...

While finding and catching fish is our specialty here at New Wave Fishing Academy Tournament fishing is not something we have as much...

As the dog days of summer are upon us the fish will move to deeper cooler waters for more comfortable conditions. When fishing deep in...