Arizona Bass Fishing Trip: Lake Havasu Adventures & Unexpected Challenges

I swear it feels like I just tucked the cameras away for a long winter nap, and on the road I go again. In an effort to thwart this winter that continues to kee

Improve Your Fly Fishing: The Surprising Benefits of Tarpon Diving

I am on a family vacation on the island of Bonaire. It’s part of the ABC islands” (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) in the Caribbean, just off the coast of Venezuel

Mastering Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Small Streams

Photo by Brent Humphreys In spring and summer, theres nothing I love more than wading for smallmouths. Sure, there are plenty of big, well-known bodies of bas

Arizona Fishing Adventure: Bass & Unforgettable Carp Catch

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of being invited out to the Arizona desert with my good friend and fishing editor at Field & Stream, Joe Cermele. 

Bass Fishing Tournament Cheating: Uncovering Illegal Tactics

A few weeks ago while fishing a bass tournament on Californias El Capitan Reservoir, a competitor dredged up the contraption in the photo below. Per this story

Hobie Alter: Legendary Hobie Cat & Surfboard Founder Dies at 80

Surfboard pioneer and founder of the Hobie fishing company, Hobart “Hobie” Alter, passed away at his Palm Desert, California home on March 29. He was 80 years

Bass Fishing: Why White & Chartreuse Plastics Dominate Spring Beds

  While hunting for bass beds in the clear waters of Arizonas Lake Pleasant just a few weeks ago, guide Dale Merry of The Hook Up Outfitters surprised me by ty

Revisiting Fishing Spots: Do You Catch the Same Fish Repeatedly?

I was in Jackson Hole, WY, not long ago and ended up having a long conversation with guide who fishes the Snake River. He’s a really busy guy in the spring, and

Mastering Fly Fishing: A Review of '25 Best Versatile Flies' by Al Ritt

For years, I have been advocating that its better to fish fewer fly patterns in different ways, than it is to feel like you have to buy 1,000 different flies t

Expert Tips for Catching Large Bass in Local Lakes & Ponds

Photo by Bill Buckley There must have been two dozen ponds and strip-mine lakes within a 5-mile radius of my folks place when I was a kid. Back in those days,

Gyotaku: Uncover the Ancient Art of Japanese Fish Printing

The image you see here is a sockeye salmon fish rubbing done by my friend Scott Wells. The process is called Gyotaku, pronounced ghe … yo … tah … koo. Gyotaku

Decoding Hot Fishing Days: Tactics for Catching Big Bass

In the video below, you’ll see a man catch a big ’ol bass on a hot dog chunk and a Barbie rod. It sort of proves the point that no matter how technical and com

Boost Your Frog Fishing: 3 Proven Rig Tweaks for Big Bass

Photo by Travis Rathbone Frog baits can lose their potency over time if you keep throwing that same pattern over and over. Rather than look for the next great

Exclusive Interview: Behind the Persona of Kevin VanDam - A Critical Look

I recently spent 30 minutes speaking with professional bass angler Kevin VanDam, after which I concluded that he is a manipulative and mean-spirited phony. He

Bass Tail Regeneration: Insights into Human Healing Potential

Im sure many of you have caught a bass around the spawn with a tail that was pretty worn out from fanning the nesting area. By early fall, however, those gnarl

Bass Fishing Styles: Understanding the Difference Between Fishing and Trophy Hunting

Several years ago I spent a day fishing the California Delta with a guy named Rob Belloni. I was pitching a black jig at bank wood and rock, which is a pretty s

Mastering Fish: 6 Essential Techniques for Perfectly Cooked Fish

After a childhood spent hating fish — and another 20 years of eating it only when fried — I have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to cooking what I cat

Best Affordable Fishing Sunglasses Under $30 - Tested & Reviewed

Photos by Travis Rathbone Can cheap sunglasses perform well on the water? We tested four pairs that wont break the bank or your heart if they—oops—sink to the

Maximize Your Bass Fishing Time: Stop Wasting Hours!

See if this sounds like you in spring: Your trolling motor gauge is set at no less than 80%. Youre cruising up and down the bank on your tricked-out bass boat

Senior Fishing License Discount: A 99-Year-Old's Story

The gentlemen you see here is Greg Corbett. Hes holding a Texas fishing license that says hes 99 years old. Yeah, Corbett has some gray hair, but hes nowhere n