The Psychological Power of Fishing: Lessons from the Sea

At some point ona special day, a fight with a fish becomes more than just an effort to get itin the boat. Whether its because of the fishs size o

Versatile Fishing Rods: One Rod, Multiple Techniques

Yes, theres an increasing number of technique- or species-specific rods out there, but manufacturers note that those seemingly one-job models are really we

Savannah, TN: The Official Catfish Capital of the World

It was the early 1950s when Cecil Parris put the small southern Tennessee town of Savannah on the map. Parris ran a toy-gun business in Savannah, but his r

Mysterious Encounter on the Tsiu River: A Fisherman's Tale

Standing knee deep in a silver salmon river, waves of fish pushing past my legs, I thought at first I was seeing things. But the apparition, coming into fo

Adirondack Anglers Sabotage Pond Restoration Efforts

A pond killer lurks in the Adirondack Mountains. It isnt acid rain, pollution or the snakehead. Instead, its a tiny group of anglers reacting to what they

Decoding Flood Stage Bass Fishing: Strategies from Pro Alton Jones

Every year, in lakes and rivers around the country, flooded shoreline turns into a maze of inundated bushes, trees and weeds that provides bass with plenty

Advanced Bass Fishing Tactics: Targeting Hidden Fish

71. SWITCH OFF Suspended bass that are graphed near bait schools often wont bite, but they can indicate other active fish close by. Leave those exciting so

Blue Catfish: History, Habitat & Size - A Comprehensive Guide

Blue catfish are the largest of North Americas various catfish species. In the mid-1800s, when commercial catfishing in the Mississippi River was a booming

Redfish Fishing: A Legacy of Passion and Conservation

I wrestled my first red drum clear of the waters of Masonboro Sound. Sunlight glinted from its flanks as shiny as a newly minted copper penny. The redfishs

Winter Bass Fishing: Deep Diving Lures & Techniques

This photo isnt really right for this story, but use heavy metal lures to get down deep for winter bass. Jigging spoons, blade baits and tailspinn

Trinity River Steelhead: A Guide to Northern California's Winter Run

Dont come to northern Californias Trinity River with your Oregon steelhead gear. Instead, downsize everything but your expectations. Winter steelhead in th

Understanding Bass Behavior: How Telemetry Reveals Fish Habitats

Many articles have been written about how bass think with regard to where they are likely to be at certain times of the day and year, and how they react to

Identifying Fish-Eating Birds: A Guide for Birdwatchers

While fishing, you can enjoy an extra visual treat by observing various birds engaged in the same enterprise as you are. Blue herons stalk the shallows as

Pontoon Boats: Spacious, Affordable Family Fun on the Water

Theyre big, slow and ugly, its true. But when it comes to providing space, stability, comfort and family-friendliness, you cant beat a pontoon boat. You ge

Fixing a Broken Fishing Rod Tip: A Quick Guide

Sometimes bad things happen to good fishermen. You make a long cast with a shock leader, say, and the knot catches, pulling the ceramic ring out

Detecting Light Bites: Techniques for Walleye, Bass & Panfish

The most difficult fish to catch are the ones that bite so softly you sense the strike almost through ESP. Detecting light-biting walleyes, bass and panfis

Salmon & Steelhead Fishing: A History of Pacific Northwest Tribes

While Native Americans along the Missouri River relied more on hunting and farming, beyond the Continental Divide diverse tribes from the high country alon

Bitterroot Valley, Idaho: A History of Exploration, Fishing & Hunting

The most arduous leg of the Corps of Discoverys journey through the western United States began when the group entered Idaho. Once through Lolo Pass, in wh

Advanced Fishing Hooks: Design & Techniques for Specialized Fishing

Our Cro-Magnon ancestors would have gaped in awe at the sight of todays fishhooks. In addition to hunting, Stone Age man depended on fishing for survival,

Suspended Jerkbaits for Pre-Spawn Bass: A Pro's Secret Weapon

In the 80s, fishing magazines touted suspending jerkbaits as the secret baits of the pros. Arkansas bass pro Larry Nixon was among the first to spill the b