Every place we seek game fish — inland, in the coastal shallows, or off in the marine deep — has its own unique character. And what makes it special depends on each angler and boater. When we…
I was doubtful the first time I heard about Blakemore's Real Magic many moons ago. A conditioning treatment for line — seriously? Sounds like a gimmick. These were likely the phrases that rattled…
What's the toughest time of year to catch crappie? Survey your buddies who fish year-round and chances are good you'll find them in total agreement: finding and catching America's favorite panfish is…
Traveling to South Texas to fish in the famed waters around Rockport often involves hot and windy conditions. Schools of hungry redfish abound, are their cousin the black drum is making a prolific…
If you are new to fly fishing then you are probably overwhelmed with the amount of new tackle and terms you need to understand just to get started. Fly fishing, like most other types of fishing,…
The leaves aren't the only thing that change colors in fall. Native brook trout, as their fall spawning time nears, take on a brilliance that matches that of any leafy transition.
I was reminded of…
My recollections of past story assignments often begin with visual scenic images, but my recent trip with Captain Kyle Messier on the Crystal River seems to have changed that pattern. The spinning…
Columbia's latest footgear, the Powerdrain shoe, is a great choice for safety and comfort on a boat or for just walking about town, but especially if you're in a boat and fishing all day. There's…
It is a good idea to begin a late fall fishing day with lures like spinnerbaits and jerkbaits, since they locate active bass and allow you to cover water. But some days, bass simply won't chase and…
It is every anglers dream: Catching that once-in-a-lifetime fish, both for accolade, the thrill of the catch, but mostly, to know that you have attained the highest level of angling achievement. Here…
For most of us, fly fishing conjures up images of anglers making long, graceful casts. This is certainly the classic approach, but it's not the only one. After all, casting is only a means to deliver…
Autumn fishing frustrates many crappie anglers. During fall, America's favorite panfish often are scattered and hard to find. Crappie may be deep one day, shallow the next and suspended at mid-depths…
