"I'll yank a good smallmouth from under this log coming up," said my long time fishing buddy Vern Clemens.
We drifted lazily down the Gasconade River in the Missouri Ozarks. Clemens handled his…
Adding a quality fishing hat to your fishing outfit can be the difference between a day you will always remember or one that you wish that you could forget. One of the simplest pieces of equipment,…
The northern pike — or "water wolf" in some circles — is a predatory fish that holds a healthy appetite, both for chowing down and battling tough. Pike can reach formidable weights, but even those…
While there are lots of specialty fishing hooks available, a handful of select hook styles do the brunt of the work for most fishing presentations. Bait, circle, treble, and worms hooks are a few…
When it comes to hunting and fishing, many of the skills involved—rigging a line, cleaning a gun—can seem specialized, with little application to other aspects of life.
But in fact, teaching your…
What would you say is the most important piece of fishing equipment you own? Would it be your rod? Your tackle? Possibly your boat?
Most anglers are quick to answer, but few realize the benefit…
It's true that poor quality wading boots can ruin even the best of days fishing on the river. This simple fact should be enough to make anglers think twice about what they're putting on their feet.…
Modern fishfinders are capable of providing far more information than sonar units of yesteryear.
The game of fishing has embraced technology full-steam, turning the art of finding and catching fish…
The other day I was reminded that it's often best to trust your instincts. Thanks to a high-water imposed layoff, it was my first guide job on the Allegheny River in around two weeks.
The morning…
Back when I was a muskie guide, I wish I’d have gotten a nickel for every time I was asked: “Are ya seein’ any muskies on the graph?” I can certainly understand why someone would ask. But let’s think…
Fishing jigs are one of the most versatile and productive lures you can fish. You can fish them as a swim bait or fish them on the bottom. You can also fish any color scheme to represent any type of…
Boat control is a critical success factor no matter which species you're chasing. Being able to maneuver a boat as well as maintain its position on rich fishing grounds are skills every angler should…
