Kentucky Fish & Wildlife: Addressing Declining License Sales

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources face some tough decisions in the near future. Resident hunting and fishing license sales h

Potential World Record Largemouth Bass - Unverified Catch

Angler Scott Duclos of Santa Rosa, CA, caught the fish of a lifetime on March 1, 1997. Duclos landed a potential world record Largemouth bass on 75 acre Spri

Spring Bass Fishing on Kentucky Lake: Tips & Tactics

Winter will soon be coming to an end and the onset of spring will be upon us. For many area sportsmen this means it is time to get on the water for some early s

Baitfish for Striped Bass: Cast Nets & Successful Bait Management

One of the Most frustrating and painstaking tasks for a successful striper trip is harvesting and keeping the right bait healthy. Many times after several hours

Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing Report: Hot Largemouth Action

I recently wrote about Crappie fishing at Kentucky Lake and now its the Basss turn. I just got off the phone with a good friend, Dave Schultnicht of Louisville,

Muskie Fishing: The Thrill of the Chase - Krauss

Chuck and wind, chuck and wind, chuck and wind, chuck and wind, ooh theres one, aww *%#@! You have just experienced muskie madness, an exercise in patience, or

Kentucky's Premier Trout Fishing: The Cumberland River

Having fished most of the so-called "premier" rivers in Montana and Colorado, I can honestly say that we have it better here in Kentucky. The Cumberl

Guist Creek Lake: Witnessing Monster Bass & Tournament Success

I recently wrote about Guist Creek Lake in Shelby County and its great potential as a bass fishery. Well, it is living up to everyones expectations. Tom Banta,

Expert Guide to Flounder Fishing: Techniques & Tips for Catching Flounder

Flounder are a species of flatfish that are typically found in the Northern Atlantic and in waters that are off the shores of the east coast (in the U.S.). Ther

Choosing the Right Deep Sea Fishing Charter: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to picking a deep sea charter, there are numerous factors to consider. Not only do you want to find a charter that is reputable and professional,

Ice Fishing for Catfish: Expert Tips & Tricks for Winter Success

Ice fishing is lots of fun, and it’s a great place to catch catfish in certain parts of the country. They’re hungry in the winter time, and it̵

Catfish Fishing Techniques: Targeting Channel, Blue & Flathead - Expert Tips

There are three main species of catfish found in the rivers, lakes and streams of the United States – the channel catfish, the blue catfish, and the flath

Catfish Fishing: Techniques for Channel, Flathead & Blue Catfish

There are three main species of catfish found in the rivers, lakes and streams of the United States – the channel catfish, the blue catfish, and the flath

Noodling: A Guide to Hand Fishing Catfish - Techniques & Safety

Noodling is one of the great traditions in catfish fishing. It basically means grabbing the fish with your hand, holding on and bringing that sucker to the sur

Catfish Fishing Rigs: A Beginner's Guide to Rigging

Anglers everywhere look forward to the challenge that fishing for catfish provide because they are one of the most popular species of fish around. When fishing

Mastering Bass Fishing: Strategies for Smallmouth & Largemouth

If you read any book about catching bass, you will find that the majority of authors actually make a point of distinguishing between the different species that

Lake Weiss Crappie Fishing: Expert Strategies & Tactics

If you live at or around Lake Weiss, then you probably already know that it is one of the best crappie fishing locations in Alabama. If you’re not from Al

Essential Fishing Rod & Reel Setup for Bass Fishing

The fishing rod is the first basic piece of tackle the average bass fisherman needs to consider. I recommend a medium or medium light action graphite spinning

Essential Bass Fishing Gear: A Beginner's Guide to Rods & Reels

There really are only a couple pieces of equipment that are absolutely necessary to fish. Most of the other items fisherman own simply make the experience more

Largemouth vs. Smallmouth Bass: Key Differences for Anglers

Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass are two completely different species. An angler must have a completely different approach when fishing for each of them. A L