The best smallmouth bass fisherman I've ever known used the simplest of rigs -- a long cane pole outfitted with a length of black nylon line, three or four feet of monofilament, a sinker made from ...

To rig your cane pole, cut a piece of line about twice the length of the pole. You might want to use line a bit on the heavy side so it is durable and you don't have to change it often.

His rig consisted of a stout, 18-foot cane pole, a heavy brass spinner-bucktail combination, and a heavy line about the length of the pole.

In certain circumstances, cane pole fishing — like Tenkara — is more effective than any other method.

If you want to try fishing, then rig up a cane pole and walk along the bank of Shingle Creek until you find a comfortable sitting-down place.

Whether you use a fly rod with a popper and dropper, a cane pole, or some kind of tackle in between, a stringer of bream make for a great fish fry.