Texas Angler Faces Fines After Publicly Bragging About Overfishing

What is it about bragging on Internet chat rooms and other social media that seems to suck in lawbreaking dummies? Whatever the reason, the irresistible appeal

US-Made Fishing Gear: Is the Price Premium Worth It?

Very often when I write about various fishing tackle items, some readers comment that they wish the item in question were made in the U.S. They’d be much happi

Fraser Valley Fishing: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers

--Chad Love Whats the deadliest sport in British Columbias rugged Fraser Valley? Mountain climbing? Whitewater kayaking? BASE jumping? Laughing at large, burly

Vedavoo Tightline Sling Review: A Fly Fisherman's Perspective on American-Made Quality

My favorite business stories in fly fishing are the ones that go something like this: Person genuinely loves fly fishing and realizes a need or an opportunity

Fly Fishing Industry Market Analysis: Trends & Insights

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) recently commissioned the market research firm Southwick Associates, Inc., to do a study on retailers in the

Vintage Mouse Lure: Meadow Mouse Spook - A Fishing History Find

Ah, mouse lures. Theyre super effective and really fun to use, because any fish willing to make a move on a helpless, swimming rodent has got to be worth catchi

Drake Magazine Fly Fishing Video Awards: Winners Announced

The Drake Magazine held its 7th annual Fly Fishing Video awards at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show a couple of weeks ago. The video above from The

Fly Tying for Beginners: A Passionate Angler's Journey

As a high-enthusiasm but low-skill wannabe fly angler, I love reading the Fly Talk blog, especially posts about fly-tying. Im fascinated with how someone can t

Fly Fishing: Mastering Line Mending for Increased Hooksets

Most fly anglers devote a lot of time and energy into honing their casts, as they should. The cast is what allows you to play the game in the first place. With

Effective Leech Baits for Bass, Walleye & Trout: Tips & Techniques

Good Vibrations The wings of Evolve’s VibraGrub flap so naturally in current that smallies and walleyes can’t resist. Rig a black grub on a shaky-head jig and

Greg Myerson Sets New IGFA All-Tackle Length Record for Striped Bass

Greg Myerson must know a thing or two about big stripers. You may recall that Myerson holds the IGFA all-tackle world record for striped bass for his monster

Beyond the Catch: Fostering Childhood Exploration Through Fishing

I recently spent a hot afternoon fishing a river in Michigan with my 12-year-old son, Paul. The trout werent really biting, but we had fun anyway. At one point

Bass Fishing Under Bridges: Expert Tips from Aaron Martens

If you’re not sure where to cast for bass on any given lake, head for the nearest bridge. Most bridges provide bass with deep water, shade, bridge pilings a

The Essential Fly Fishing Hat: Protection, Style & Tradition

I dont think any group of people outside of baseball is more closely associated with the caps they wear on their heads than fly anglers. The lid you wear is mo

Win an iPhone 5 & OtterBox Cases: Catchbook Fishing App Contest

Field & Streams Catchbook app for the iPhone is a social fishing journal that automatically turns fish photos into catch records complete with detailed we

Miami Fishing Adventures: Exploring Freshwater Canals & Hotspots

I just returned from a few days of fishing in Miami for peacock bass. And when I say in Miami I mean in Miami. Like downtown, then to the wrong side of the trac

Miami Peacock Bass: A Guide to Hooking These Powerful Freshwater Predators

Ive always known that the vast network of freshwater canals and lakes in Miami were filled with peacock bass. What I didnt know was that a) peacocks get much bi

Best Wild Game Cookbooks 2024: Recipes & Reviews

Lots of books come across my desk. Stories of survival. Manuals on “manly” activities. Hunting novels. Fishing memoirs. You get the picture. I get a lot of bo

Catchbook Photo Contest: October Winners & How to Win!

Congratulations to Chad Aldridge and Kevin McDonough, who submitted these photos of a ling cod and a muskie, respectively. Their photos earned the first two we

Skiff Republic: Your Resource for Shallow Water Fishing Boats

Theres a new kid on the media fishing block, although admittedly its a little more about boats than fishing. Skiff Republic is a website that delves deep i