A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

Finicky winter fish often follow and sniff without biting. Learn how jigging cadence, lure size, and deadsticking can trigger ...

Before you can fish, you need to get a fishing pole. There are two ways to do this – completing a specific quest or purchasing one. Screenshot by The Escapist Fishing poles are purchased using ...

After you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter. Just grasp the hook or lure, push back against the direction the hook penetrated and you're done.