Remembering Doug Hannon: A Legacy in Bass Fishing

If you were a bass-obsessed kid coming of age in the early 1980s, there are three things about you I can probably say for certain: you un-ironically rocked a m

Spring Bass Fishing Strategies for Muddy Water Conditions

High, muddy water is probably the number one troublemaker for springtime bass fishermen. You know the drill: you daydream at work all week about that weekend o

Key West & Miami Tarpon Fishing Adventure: A Reel Story

My trip to the Key West last week was a nutty one: two rods broken, three falls by one guy off the bow, a destroyed rental car, night fishing for tarpon, and a

When to Introduce Kids to Competitive Fishing: A Parent's Guide

By Dave Wolak A few weeks ago, reader Deanlikes2fish commented with a question asking what I thought was the best age for a kid to get started in tournament fi

The Enduring Appeal of Independent Fly Shops

The other day I got a phone call from my credit card company asking for feedback on customer service. Thing is, it was an automated call, as in press 1 if you

Boost Your Bass Fishing Success: 5 Concentration Mistakes to Avoid

Over the years, Ive fished with a lot of folks on my boat, and during those countless trips Ive witnessed all kinds of common bass fishing brain lapses (and bee

Sharelunker DNA Reveals Lineage of Texas Record-Breaking Bass

Genetic testing on a 12-pound lake-record bass recently caught on Lake Naconiche revealed that it was the son of a 14-pound bass caught back in 2004 on Falcon

Smart Bass Lure Buying: A Pro Angler's Guide to Saving Money & Catching More Fish

It’s usually around early May that I see bass fishermen (at least the ones that procrastinate) make a dash to the tackle shop to load up on new baits as the sea

Locating Bass in New Water: A Proven 3-Step Method

A few weeks ago, a reader asked a question that I probably get more often than any other: How do you figure out where to fish on new body of water? The truth is

Florida Bass Fishing Mystery: Unusual Situation Explained

I bumped into this short video over on Break.com. Its simply titled How to Fish, FL Style. So take a look at tell me whats going on here, because I cant figure

May Bass Fishing: The 'Stay High and Fly' Approach & Top Lures

Whether youre a Western angler chunkin big swimbaits for ultra-fat, trout eating bass, or a Northern guy that loves to sling jerkbaits for bronzebacks, its on l

The Surprising Link Between Hockey & Fly Fishing Skills

Ive been fortunate enough to have fished with many professional athletes in recent years. Youd be surprised by how many actually gravitate to fly fishing as a

Top Summer Fishing Lures & Flies: Insider Secrets from Fishing Experts

We reached out to 15 of the country’s top guides and pros—you know, the guys who get paid to reel in largemouths, smallmouths, trout, crappie, cats, walleyes,

Bass Fishing During Memorial Day: Tips for Avoiding Crowds & Chaos

Hey, are you planning on bass fishing next weekend? If you answered yes, then get ready for a day filled with some combination of the following: Wake-jumping je

Fish Cheeks & Collars: Delicious Recipes for the Whole Fish

A Wild Chef reader and frequent Food Fight Friday contributor sent in a few photos that, let’s just say it, looked less than appetizing. However, while they mi

Expert Fishing Secrets: Catch More Fish This Summer | [Your Brand/Site Name]

These 20 fishing secrets will help you catch trout, bass, bluegills, cats, walleyes, and more—and have the time of your life—all season long.   1. Catch Small

Fake World Record Striper Photo: Investigation Reveals Hoax

If this photo found its way to your inbox or Facebook page, dont freak out and start sending it to everyone you know. Its a fake. We talked to the photograph

Frog vs. Mouse Topwater Baits: Which is Best for Bass?

It wasnt that long ago when frog and mouse topwaters were “niche” baits used only in certain situations at certain times. But these days, frogs and mice (which

Nets in Bass Fishing Tournaments: A Balanced Perspective

A while back a reader asked why pro bass anglers don’t use nets in tournaments. To many, a net may seem the safest and surest way to get a money fish in the boa

Rare Photo Emerges of George Perry with Possible World Record Bass

On a June day in 1932, George W. Perry was fishing the waters of Georgia’s Montgomery Lake with friend Jack Page when he caught a legendary bass—a 22 pound, 4