Fall Fishing & Wild Game Recipes: Baked White Bass vs. Barbecued Honker

This time of year a lot of sportsmen get so focused on hunting they forget fall is one of the best times to go fishing. Not Wild Chef reader nuclear_fisher, wh

DIY Jigs for Fall Bass Fishing: Save Money & Improve Your Catch

Well, summer’s gone and ‘tis the season to sit back and watch some football or baseball playoffs. When I’m doing that, I’m usually tying up some jigs at the sam

Streamer: Interactive Map Visualizes US River Systems & Data - USGS

Courtesy of our friends over at TRCP and the Center for Water Resources I was alerted to one of the more interesting interactive maps regarding water, rivers a

Understanding Crankbaits: What Does 'Hunting' Really Mean?

Something I’ve noticed lately among crankbait gurus is that they’re throwing the term hunt around a lot when talking about their favorite fall baits. So what ex

Inspiring a Lifelong Love of Fishing in Children

Having chased many fish species on this planet with flies and a long rod, I can tell you that there is nothing you can aspire to land thats more worthy than th

Increase Your Bass Fishing Success: The Importance of Preparedness

You’re retrieving a lure, and just as it nears the boat you spot a big bass following the bait. Then, just when you think it’s game on, the fish turns away. How

Everglades Reopening: Relief for Florida Keys Fishing Guides & Tourism

The government shutdown affected many Americans, but hit one group particularly hard—the backcountry fishing guides of the Florida Keys, who rely upon entry to

Bass Fishing Strategies for Fall Turnover: Beat the Cold Water Challenges

Depending on where you live, there is a good chance your favorite lake is turning over. The water temp is dropping, plants are dying and turning the water a gre

Prevent Fishing Rod Breaks: Tips & Techniques for Durable Rods

Spend enough time on the water and you’re going to snap a few rods. Sometimes the circumstances surrounding the event make you wonder how it even happened. Othe

Best Cutting Boards for Outdoor Butchering: Truck Tailgate Review

I’ve cut deer, fileted fish and cleaned birds and other game on a variety of surfaces, from flat rocks at waterside to flimsy plywood perched on rickety saw ho

Fishing Safety: Addressing Fear vs. Realistic Risks

  I gave another elementary school talk the other day, and was once again blown away by the enthusiasm 10-year-olds have for fishing. They asked many great

Electric Reels for Fishing: When to Use (and When Not To)

When youre deep-dropping for swordfish in 3,000 feet of water, you can still look cool using an electric reel. Its acceptable. When youre casting to crappies of

Caption Contest: Win a Simms Cap! Best Caption for a Unique Fishing Photo

A few weeks ago, I told you all about the Photarium, which is a pretty interesting concept, in that it keeps fish in water when you are taking pictures of them

Fall Bass Fishing with Kids: A Surprisingly Great Time to Fish

It’s much easier to catch bass in summer than fall. This is not a surprising truth. But fall is still a much easier season in most regions than winter. I bring

Late-Season Largemouth Bass Fishing: Targeting Submerged Grass Beds

Bass love submerged aquatic grass—so much so that they cling to it even late into fall. As the water chills, the surface mats formed by this vegetation over the

Fly Tying Masterclass: Brian Wise's Trout Streamer Techniques

Some of you may already be familiar with Brian Wise of Flyfishing the Ozarks. Hes a guide who leads clients to monster trout, but he also produces what I think

Late Fall Bass Fishing: Targeting Spotted and Smallmouth Bass

  Though many of us are happy catching bass regardless of the species, there are those guys that are simply largemouth fanatics. And that’s cool. I’m down

Squidro Fly Tying: A Modern Intruder Pattern for Steelhead

About The Fly: When Field & Stream first approached me about making a series of tying videos with a species-specific angle that included a steelhead fly, m

Simms Fishing Products: Fostering Innovation Through Employee Well-being

I like Simms Fishing Products for a number of reasons. The company makes good waders, does so right at its facility in Bozeman, Mont., and encourages employees

Best Gifts for Bass Anglers: Top Picks for 2023

In just a few days, families across the country will sit down and carve the bird. No sooner will the last leftover turkey sandwich be eaten and it’ll be Christm