Fishing nowadays is often portrayed on TV as an intense, passionate, complex ... and yes, expensive pursuit. But for every competitive bass fisherman, screaming across the water in a $20,000 bass boat ...

When I guided, I made it a practice to step away from my anglers and let them fish. From a distance I would watch and see if I could discern the strengths and weaknesses in their game: why were they ...

I get asked by a lot of readers for tips on how they can catch more fish. That’s fair, since this is an outdoors column, isn’t it? Take a look at this in a different way, if you will. If you can’t ...

What Are Planer Boards and Why Use Them? Planer boards are effective tools for fishing multiple lines to the side of your boat. Fishing with multiple lines (where legal) helps you cover a lot of water ...

Every angler out there has a special place in their heart for a certain species, and if you grew up in the Northeast or Midwest, it’s likely to be the yellow perch. These hardy little fish are ...

“Striped bass fishing has been great, right here in Narragansett Bay,” said expert angler Dave Gordon. "I am usually fishing out in front by this time, but there has been no need. Earlier this week, ...

Growing up, I could always count on a certain fish to make my day. One that was always willing to bite and put a good bend into an ultralight. That species has made its way into the hearts and ...

I talked with some of the greatest big-bass anglers in the U.S. about their best bass fishing tips and tricks, best lures for bass, and favorite locations for catching 10-pound bass. Depending on ...

A wild Pacific steelhead is one of the most coveted fish in the country. Because different groups of steelhead run up rivers at different times, it’s possible to target them in the Northwest ...

From hookbait to feed, here’s how to get the most from worms on commercials.

Ten. Americans obsess over the number. We compile top 10 lists; you need 10 yards to get a first down; and in 1979, Bo Derek starred in a movie about physical perfection with the appropriate title 10.

Striped bass fishing is thriving in Narragansett Bay, with anglers catching fish using various methods like flutter spoons, umbrella rigs, and bait. A visual survey of the South Fork Wind offshore ...