IGFA Lawsuit: Angler Claims $1M Prize Denied Due to Lure Rules

Rodney Ply, seen here with his 68-pound striper, is suing the IGFA. Last week, Rodney Ply of Diamond City, Arkansas, filed a lawsuit against the International G

Master Fly Fishing for Bass: Expert Tips & Techniques

The fish above was caught last week in upstate New York on Raquette Lake inside the 6.1 million acre Adirondack Park. I spent the better part of two weeks up t

Northeast Summer Fishing: Delaware River Bass Fishing at Night

While I cant speak for the rest of the country, here in the Northeast were being treated to a delightful summer cool-down. The humidity has dropped out, the tem

Switch Sunglasses Magnetic Lens System: A Quick Look at Outdoor Retailer

Tim Romano and I are cruising around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show in Salt Lake City at the moment. This show is unreal—everything outdoors is

Advanced Bass Fishing Techniques for Small Streams | Expert Tips

When you tell someone you’re a bass pro, they automatically think of you flying across a big lake somewhere on a fast boat. Granted, that might be how I primari

Twin Brothers Launch 'Twin Territory' to Exchange Games for Fishing Gear

Strolling the isles of the Outdoor Retailer trade show last week, I stopped to see the good folks at the Orvis booth and say hello. Almost immediately I was in

FlyCaster Review: Improve Your Fly Fishing Casting Skills - Accurate & Engaging

Ive seen and tried several fly fishing apps on my phone just because they exist and seem like a fun thing to do for a few minutes. Most of them revolve around

Unexpected Similarities: How Bass Fishing & Baseball Share Core Skills

Baseball is often called Americas favorite pastime, and being a big fan of pro and college ball, I don’t necessarily disagree. But I’m going to go ahead and sa

Effective Spoon Fishing Techniques for Bass, Trout & Salmon

Dropping a heavy metal spoon directly below the boat is a perfectly acceptable technique for jigging up saltwater species or perhaps Great Lakes trout, salmon,

Best Fishing Line: Choosing the Right Line for Better Performance

In case you haven’t noticed, there are more line choices on tackle shop shelves than ever before. A few things many modern lines—including mono, braid, and fluo

Plane Wreck in Bass Fishing Lake: A Cessna Sinks in Local Waterway

If youre having a hard time figuring out whats going on in the image above, that is an airplane.  In my local bass lake. Completely submerged in about 15 feet

Pistol Grip Fishing Rods: Are They Still a Viable Choice?

Does anyone ever use pistol-grip casting rods anymore? Once in a while at the lake Ill see an old-timer flicking a spinnerbait around with a 59 pistol-grip—you

Soft Plastic Lures: Understanding Bottom Content for Optimal Performance

As with any other lure, I’d be willing to bet that the main criteria you use when choosing a soft plastic is color and action. It makes sense, but how often do

September Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Moon Phase & Bait Strategies