Do Fish Feel Pain? Examining the Latest Scientific Research

I was perusing online magazine Slate yesterday when this column by editor Michael Agger  caught my eye. Its one of the better takes Ive yet read on the do fish

Mastering Patience: A Fisherman's Guide to Targeting Muskies

Patience is an essential part of fishing. I know this very well, but it doesnt stop me from sometimes being the most impatient SOB in the world when Im on the w

Unbelievable Find: Fly Fisherman Catches Bass with Bird Inside - Boulder, CO

An email was waiting for me yesterday after lunch with some photos from my friend Cliff Watts, an ER doctor here in town. Hes a rabid steelheader and inventor o

NozKon: Protect Your Face From the Sun - F&S

Many trinkets and new treasures find their way across our desks here at F&S. The latest is the NozKon, which I am rocking in the photo. This little foam ho

Navigating Sensitive Topics on Fishing Charters: A Guide to Respectful Conversation

Politics, religion, and fishing. Now there’s a combination that’s a little like trying to mix gasoline and water with a propane torch. You don’t know quite

Lost a 9.2lb Bass: A Fishing Tale from Lake El Salto

I was fishing Lake El Salto out of Anglers Inn in southern Mexico last week (about which more later) for largemouth bass when I hooked and lost a lunker that we

SS Pizza: Waterfront Pizza Delivery on Lake St. Clair

From the Chicago Tribune:    Life could be a little simpler this summer for pizza-loving boaters on Lake St. Clair. The Sams Sorrento Pizza chain is launching

Louisiana Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Killing Wife During Argument Over Fishing

From The Town Talk: I usually have something flip thing to say. But not here. This is a senseless killing and a devastating story, especially considering there

Embrace Your Inner Strength: Authentic Masculinity & Adventure

Chad Love recently posted a blog on how consumer marketing types who come up with Fathers Day gift ideas paint a picture of the American dad as an alcoholic, ma

Jigs: The Ultimate Fishing Lure - Versatility & Value

The worlds best lure is a jig. It is both simple and the most versatile in catching a wide array of fish. Happily in these hard times, its also among the least

Doug Hannon: Insights on Bass Fishing Strategy & Learning

Believe it or not, I caught my first largemouth bass when I was 21 years old. I didn’t know anything when I first started bass fishing, but I studied psychology

Ardent Reel Cleaning Kit Review: Keep Your Fly Reels in Top Shape

I just got back from a soggy fishing trip in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Thanks to continuous and heavy rains, the Beaverkill was high and muddy. So were th

Cermele: The Paradox of Lost Opportunities - A Fishing Story

Sorry to hit you with another video, but its a short one, and it sums up the theory of you should have been here yesterday perfectly. Last Sunday, I went offsho

Michigan: America's Top Fly Fishing Destination - A Deep Dive

What would you say is your favorite all-around fly fishing state in America?  There are a number of great contenders in my mind:  Montana has to be a strong con

Mastering Accurate Casting for Increased Fishing Success

Accurate casting should be a goal for each and every angler. That’s because other things being equal, he who casts the most accurately usually catches the most

Senate Passes Clean Water Restoration Act: Protecting Ecosystems

From a Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership press release: In a clear vote to protect clean water and essential habitat for fish and wildlife, the Senate

Unique Taxidermy Projects: The Unexpected Appeal of Halibut Tails

A long time ago, I posted a blog about a brief phase I went through where I decided to take up home taxidermy. Lets just say I thought that phase was long over.

Effective Bass Baits for Big Fish: Insights from a Southern Lake

Last April, I asked readers here for some tips on big bass baits for a trip to a far-southern lake famous for big fish. Some of you guys

The Importance of Lure Eyes: Do They Really Matter?

When it comes to fishing lures, the eyes have it. Or maybe they don’t. This photo of a Florida redfish I hooked on a Storm Chug Bug popper reminded me of that a

The Benefits of Aquariums for Children: A Father's Perspective

The fine-looking fellow in the photo below is called Mr. Hawgmouth.  Mr. Hawgmouth resides (temporarily) in a five-gallon aquarium in my office,  along with sev