Going backpacking doesn't mean you have to leave your fishing rod at home. Even though you'll be without a boat when trekking through the wilderness, you can still take advantage of the area's…
A small game animal on my summer hunting list is the bullfrog. I tried bullfrog catching (we call it frog gigging, bullfroggin’ or simply froggin’) for the first time when I was around 15 years old,…
If you enjoy fishing, you should practice catch and release.
While it may seem counterintuitive, releasing your catch back into the wild increases the odds you’ll be able to fish again a year from…
Follow good fishing courtesies.
Every sport comes with its own unique code of etiquette—whether it’s written or unwritten. No golfer would ever dream of disrupting another golfer’s lie. In tennis,…
When it comes to fishing, the idea of a fish-holding spot is a powerful, deeply rooted concept. I know I've got hundreds of waypoints in my GPS/sonar units that denote go-to walleye, bass, muskie,…
Putting fish in the boat on a consistent basis is easier said than done. On the one hand we have unavoidable external factors — such as the mood of our quarry — that is ultimately out of our control…
Chain pickerel will attack a variety of lures including crankbaits, stick baits, spinnerbaits and soft plastics.
I have heard the same statement many times while fishing the Ozark Highlands of…
Properly setting a fish hook is a skill all anglers should strive to master. There are many fishing rod movements anglers need to learn, like jigging or twitching, but when it's crunch-time you'll…
When trying to find that perfect gift for an angling enthusiast, you may wonder, "What do you get an angler that has everything?" The answer is that there are dozens of gear and accessory options…
National Fishing and Boating Week is about to get underway! The celebration, which runs from June 1-9, is the perfect opportunity to enjoy and share the glorious pastimes of both boating and fishing…
Line issues are a prevalent problem that can be downright frustrating. Twists and coils can lead to knots and breaks, ultimately effecting both the action of your lure and the ease in which you can…
If you do a quick survey of your outdoors friends, you might be surprised to discover how many have had to deal with health issues brought on by overexposure to the sun. The penalties for taking the…
