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Catching Bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/ned-rig-bank-fishing 2026-08-17T20:37:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_4693_5959182c-017c-46ed-a9b3-20317695679a.jpg?v=1787013446 Ned Rig for Bank Fishing: Catch Bass Without a Boat https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/bass-jig-fishing-complete-guide-to-jigs-for-bass 2026-08-14T11:45:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5856_6ab6a442-afae-4562-800a-54e3331c4764.jpg?v=1786722311 Bass Jig Fishing: The Complete Guide to Jigs for Bass Assortment of bass jigs including swim jig, flipping jig, football jig, and finesse jig for bass fishing https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-jig-for-bass 2026-08-14T11:45:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5875_2651bf22-09ce-46a4-b0ed-88336b7923e5.jpg?v=1786722346 How to Fish a Jig for Bass Angler pitching a bass jig into heavy cover along a shoreline https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-jig-colors-for-bass 2026-08-14T11:59:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5879_b93217e3-656c-43b5-9950-3ea0b02dcb7b.jpg?v=1786723194 Best Jig Colors for Bass Selection of bass jigs in black and blue, green pumpkin, and brown colors for different water conditions https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/jig-fishing-for-beginners 2026-08-14T12:01:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5883_6791343d-1da3-4c30-be90-591d965c09ea.jpg?v=1786723286 Jig Fishing for Beginners Beginner angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a jig from a pond bank https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-swim-jig 2026-08-14T12:02:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5887.jpg?v=1786723366 How to Fish a Swim Jig Swim jig with paddle tail swimbait trailer rigged and ready for bass fishing https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-bass-jig-trailers 2026-08-27T11:15:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5892_80b60a06-1c72-4f86-9a0f-eead593e8279.jpg?v=1787843735 Best Bass Jig Trailers Bass jig trailers including craw, chunk, and swimbait options laid out for comparison https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-flipping-jig 2026-08-14T12:06:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5896_b0ff6667-2e03-4f88-b755-d49af52e4a87.jpg?v=1786723570 How to Fish a Flipping Jig Angler flipping a heavy cover jig into thick shoreline vegetation for largemouth bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-football-jig 2026-08-14T12:08:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5900_7a539291-05c8-43f3-adb7-674a03c442d4.jpg?v=1786723683 How to Fish a Football Jig Football jig with craw trailer dragged along a rocky bottom for deep water bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-finesse-jig 2026-08-14T13:04:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5951_8dfcdd7f-b739-464e-90f7-2969c1e87228.jpg?v=1786727062 How to Fish a Finesse Jig Finesse jig on a spinning rod setup for pressured bass in clear water https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-jig-rod-reel-and-line-setup-for-bass 2026-08-14T13:03:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5956_e8a36d53-837e-429b-9b68-301eb88c7916.jpg?v=1786727014 Best Jig Rod, Reel, and Line Setup for Bass Baitcasting rod and reel setup with braided line for bass jig fishing https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-jig-in-heavy-cover 2026-08-14T13:02:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5959_9a65bfe6-a8be-41cf-9548-b97a9be5f629.jpg?v=1786726963 How to Fish a Jig in Heavy Cover Largemouth bass caught on a flipping jig pulled from heavy grass and wood cover https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-jig-for-bass-in-fall 2026-08-14T13:07:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5962_a0e1913c-ebf8-4956-a055-06d73ca2fc42.jpg?v=1786727262 Best Jig for Bass in Fall Angler holding a fall bass caught on a jig along a grass edge as leaves change color https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-jig-in-cold-water 2026-08-14T13:01:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5996_a786e3f4-26a7-4ddb-9bca-dde20ed95818.jpg?v=1786726886 How to Fish a Jig in Cold Water Bass jig fished slowly along a rocky bottom in cold clear winter water https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-jig-in-grass 2026-08-14T13:00:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5986_dd3d84f6-9a69-4c61-bc4e-5b580911e947.jpg?v=1786726808 How to Fish a Jig in Grass Swim jig retrieved through submerged grass edge for largemouth bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-jig-from-the-bank 2026-08-14T12:59:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5984_c5d473b4-587f-4542-afdc-891a45d2ad79.jpg?v=1786726760 How to Fish a Jig from the Bank Bank angler pitching a jig to a laydown log along a pond shoreline https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-jig-weights-for-bass-fishing 2026-08-14T12:58:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_5998_3733defa-628c-4eea-b846-cb4ef6105ba6.jpg?v=1786726693 Best Jig Weights for Bass Fishing Bass jigs in multiple weights from 3/16 oz to 1 oz laid out on a tackle tray https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/swim-jig-vs-chatterbait 2026-08-14T12:57:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_6001_2650853a-e6d1-4f0b-9102-9cd3d3f0d689.jpg?v=1786726634 Swim Jig vs Chatterbait Swim jig and 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a Jig at Night Angler fishing a dark colored jig along a dock light edge for nighttime bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-skip-a-jig-under-docks 2026-08-14T12:48:53-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_6035_67ff0d60-7620-431b-afce-0f4f3026f015.jpg?v=1786726133 How to Skip a Jig Under Docks Angler skipping a jig under a boat dock with a low sidearm cast for bass https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-bass-jigs-for-pond-fishing 2026-08-14T12:46:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_6030_d71a0dab-72d6-4773-af5e-39f96438ecc6.jpg?v=1786725989 Best Bass Jigs for Pond Fishing Selection of bass jigs ideal for pond fishing including swim jig and finesse jig https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/gambler-jig-lineup-guide 2026-08-14T12:31:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_6014_7bf219fe-847d-44fa-a83b-0e2729af6078.jpg?v=1786725088 Which Gambler Jig Is Right for You? 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8402_67446df1-ddb0-404d-8320-f8bf3723d180.jpg?v=1789872967 Jig Fishing in Muddy Water: How to Catch More Bass Largemouth bass staring at a jig lure in muddy water https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/jig-fishing-around-rocks 2026-09-05T23:21:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8405_6d962dad-8036-48bf-b3ba-7a146633b741.jpg?v=1788664871 Jig Fishing Around Rocks: How to Catch More Bass Bass jig being worked across rocky structure https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/jig-fishing-around-wood-laydowns 2026-09-06T08:37:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8408.jpg?v=1788698234 Jig Fishing Around Wood & Laydowns: How to Catch More Bass Bass jig being pitched beside a realistic laydown — trunk, submerged limbs and root ball visible in natural water. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/jig-fishing-for-smallmouth-bass 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8438.jpg?v=1788810965 Jig Fishing Mistakes: Why You're Not Catching Bass bass jig setup with visual examples of common problems — poor trailer alignment, mismatched jig/cover, damaged hook point. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/winter-pond-bass-fishing 2026-09-07T17:18:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8441_afd417f5-f9f0-4cad-a24f-ab72f8357bb9.jpg?v=1788815923 Winter Pond Bass Fishing: How to Catch Bass in Cold Water Winter Pond Bass Fishing: bank-fishing scene showing several potentially productive winter areas including dam corner, depth change, laydown, remaining vegetation and sunny bank. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/pond-bass-fishing-complete-guide 2026-09-07T17:52:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8444.jpg?v=1788817943 Pond Bass Fishing: The Complete Guide Pond bass fishing scene with a bank angler targeting a pond that includes visible vegetation, a laydown, a point, and a deeper dam area in the background. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/pond-bass-fishing-in-muddy-water 2026-09-07T18:13:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8448.jpg?v=1788819237 Pond Bass Fishing in Muddy Water: How to Catch More Bass Muddy-water pond bass fishing scene. Bank angler targeting visibly stained/muddy pond water near a laydown, vegetation edge, and a subtle cleaner-water transition. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/pond-bass-fishing-in-clear-water 2026-09-07T19:08:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8460_9bb3c3f9-4055-4c12-a293-07c8446d291d.jpg?v=1788822537 Pond Bass Fishing in Clear Water: How to Catch More Bass Clear-water pond bass fishing scene with a bank angler targeting pond habitat including vegetation, a subtle point, visible shallow cover, and deeper water farther off the bank. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/pond-bass-fishing-after-a-cold-front 2026-09-07T08:22:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8421_b231fb26-0818-4b93-b4d6-c0cac7b4267f.jpg?v=1788783750 Pond Bass Fishing After a Cold Front: How to Catch More Bass Post-cold-front pond bass scene with a bank angler under clearing skies. Include realistic laydown wood, vegetation, a point, shallow cover, and deeper water farther offshore.. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/pond-bass-fishing-in-the-rain 2026-09-06T19:06:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_8418_0b6ba385-96c9-4b15-8071-e8359cfcf34c.jpg?v=1788735998 Pond Bass Fishing in the Rain: How to Catch More Bass Bank angler near vegetation, laydown, point, shallow cover and an inflow where appropriate. Dark clouds and visible rain. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-pond-bass-lures-by-season 2026-09-13T19:18:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9042.jpg?v=1789341504 Best Pond Bass Lures by Season Different seasons showcasing which lures to use and when https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/where-do-bass-go-in-ponds 2026-09-15T12:44:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9158_7f566dfe-9773-42b4-b2d0-bb8bf9774ca6.jpg?v=1789490647 Where Do Bass Go in Ponds? Seasonal Location Guide Pond bass location guide showing a realistic pond with vegetation edges, a point, shaded bank, laydown, shallow flat and deeper transition as possible holding areas. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-a-frog-in-open-water 2026-09-15T18:19:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9165.jpg?v=1789510776 How to Fish a Frog in Open Water Angler working a frog across open pond water near a point, shade line, isolated vegetation and laydown. Clearly demonstrating open-water use without impossible rigging or an exaggerated strike. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/frog-fishing-mistakes-why-youre-not-catching-bass 2026-09-15T23:15:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9216_d15f0843-f2c7-4211-a474-92af172f5e71.jpg?v=1789528558 Frog Fishing Mistakes: Why You're Not Catching Bass bass angler correcting a common frog-fishing mistake while working a properly rigged surface frog near vegetation, open lanes, shade and isolated cover. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/frog-fishing-by-season-spring-summer-fall-winter 2026-09-17T20:12:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9307_44c1c53f-1ddb-405c-b347-5039b1109076.jpg?v=1789690329 Frog Fishing by Season: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter Bass angler fishing a surface frog on a pond with spring, summer and fall cues plus a winter reference. Includes vegetation edges, shade, open lanes and a point without implying frogs work equally well every season. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/frog-fishing-clear-vs-stained-vs-muddy-water 2026-09-13T12:50:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9029.jpg?v=1789318216 Frog Fishing in Clear vs. Stained vs. Muddy Water angler frog fishing across clear, stained and muddy pond water. Show vegetation edges, shade, isolated cover and open lanes without implying one condition is always best. Accurate tackle. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/frog-fishing-around-docks-and-wood 2026-09-13T13:55:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_9033_14511270-6021-4c18-8a55-5694b732c7b8.jpg?v=1789322131 Frog Fishing Around Docks and Wood angler is working an unbent rod, with a visible line to the surface frog beside the unoccupied dock https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/squid-trolling-lures-complete-guide 2026-10-01T15:43:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_0939_4fcc13a5-1353-48b4-bc91-ee6d7b7e6ed6.jpg?v=1790883794 The Complete Guide to Squid Trolling Lures: Rigging, Colors, Speeds, Species & Techniques https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-rig-squid-trolling-lure 2026-10-01T20:26:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_0953_22f8a93d-f3e4-4fe8-8fba-b3447fdbc541.jpg?v=1790900771 How to Rig a Squid Trolling Lure Four leader material examples arranged side by side and clearly labeled: monofilament, copolymer leader represented by No See Um Copolymer Leader, fluorocarbon, and wire. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/squid-lure-trolling-speed 2026-10-01T21:41:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_0962.jpg?v=1790905273 Best Trolling Speed for Squid Lures Offshore boat viewed from astern at trolling speed with a squid-style trolling lure clearly visible running in the wake beside the boat. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-far-back-troll-squid-lures 2026-10-02T14:59:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_0979.jpg?v=1790967585 How Far Behind the Boat Should You Troll Squid Lures? 2 different size lures traveling behind a boat offshore https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/squid-trolling-lure-colors 2026-10-02T22:36:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1011.jpg?v=1790994967 Best Squid Trolling Lure Colors and When to Use Them Organized flat-lay of squid-style trolling lures in multiple profiles and colors arranged by profile group https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/troll-multiple-squid-lures-without-tangling 2026-10-03T21:03:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1028.jpg?v=1791075823 How to Troll Multiple Squid Lures Without Tangling Overhead view of an offshore boat underway at trolling speed with four squid-style lures visible in an organized spread behind the boat. Two https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/squid-trolling-lure-size 2026-10-04T13:48:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1055.jpg?v=1791136126 Squid Trolling Lure Size: How to Choose the Right Size Two blue squid trolling lures in different sizes displayed on a wet offshore boat deck with ocean wake in the background. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/rigged-vs-unrigged-squid-trolling-lures 2026-10-04T15:03:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1063.jpg?v=1791140583 Rigged vs Unrigged Squid Trolling Lures: Which Should You Choose? Unrigged and rigged squid trolling lures side by side on a wet offshore boat deck, showing leader and hook placement. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-build-squid-trolling-spread 2026-10-06T10:38:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1190.jpg?v=1791297525 How to Build a Squid Trolling Spread https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/squid-trolling-mistakes 2026-10-06T14:36:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1206.jpg?v=1791311773 Squid Trolling Mistakes: Common Problems and How to Fix Them https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-catch-barracuda 2026-10-06T21:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1240.jpg?v=1791332447 How to Catch Barracuda: Complete Fishing Guide https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-troll-for-barracuda 2026-10-07T10:28:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1253.jpg?v=1791381654 How to Troll for Barracuda https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-fish-barracuda-tube-lure 2026-10-07T11:18:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1296.jpg?v=1791383592 How to Fish a Barracuda Tube Lure https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-rig-barracuda-tube-lure 2026-10-08T12:35:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1386.jpg?v=1791477352 How to Rig a Barracuda Tube Lure https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/barracuda-trolling-speed 2026-10-08T17:11:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1304.jpg?v=1791493001 Barracuda Trolling Speed: How to Find the Right Speed https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/where-to-find-barracuda 2026-10-08T17:50:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1408.jpg?v=1791495788 Where to Find Barracuda: Structure, Water & Locations https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/barracuda-leader-rigging 2026-10-08T19:32:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1424.jpg?v=1791501146 Barracuda Leader & Rigging Guide: Preventing Cutoffs https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/barracuda-fishing-mistakes 2026-10-08T21:13:40-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1435.jpg?v=1791508315 Barracuda Fishing Mistakes: Common Problems & How to Fix Them https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/essential-saltwater-fishing-tools 2026-10-08T22:21:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1442.jpg?v=1791512233 Essential Saltwater Fishing Tools Essential saltwater fishing tools including fishing pliers, hook and wire cutters, braid scissors, fillet knife, fish gripper, and sharpener on an offshore boat deck. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/fishing-pliers-complete-buying-guide 2026-10-08T22:33:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1446.jpg?v=1791512700 Fishing Pliers: Complete Buying Guide Four styles of saltwater fishing pliers with protective sheaths arranged on a white boat deck, with ocean waves in the background and Xmark Outdoors logo. https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/best-fishing-pliers-for-saltwater 2026-10-07T19:33:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1339.jpg?v=1791415295 Best Fishing Pliers for Saltwater https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-choose-fishing-pliers 2026-10-07T18:42:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1331.jpg?v=1791411938 How to Choose Fishing Pliers https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-prevent-fishing-pliers-from-corroding 2026-10-08T20:47:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1339_d1483ada-cd98-4ab7-81be-395edab90b22.jpg?v=1791506116 How to Prevent Fishing Pliers from Corroding https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-clean-saltwater-fishing-pliers 2026-10-08T11:04:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1381.jpg?v=1791471138 How to Clean Saltwater Fishing Pliers https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-choose-a-fillet-knife 2026-10-07T21:53:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1374.jpg?v=1791423772 How to Choose a Fillet Knife https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-sharpen-a-fillet-knife 2026-10-07T17:51:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1320.jpg?v=1791406977 How to Sharpen a Fillet Knife https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-clean-and-maintain-a-fillet-knife 2026-10-05T19:23:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1155.jpg?v=1791242593 How to Clean and Maintain a Fillet Knife An angler safely cleaning a fillet knife at an outdoor fish-cleaning station. T https://xmarkoutdoors.com/blogs/fishing-academy/how-to-clean-a-fish-beginners-guide 2026-10-03T16:17:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/7447/2108/articles/IMG_1018.jpg?v=1791058663 How to Clean a Fish: Complete Beginner's Guide An angler working at a well-organized outdoor fish-cleaning station. A whole fish is secured on a flat board, good overhead lighting visible, fillet knife held safely by the handle with the cutting edge directed away from the supporting hand.