Even some of our best trout streams across America — those that are supposed to be a sure bet for catching trophy trout — aren't always able to live up to the expectations we place on them. This is…
Even though it would take another month to complete the angling portion of my Florida's Space Coast expedition, the results could not have been any better. Under the shrewd guidance of Captain Bryan…
Non-hunters often get the wrong idea of the meaning of the term "trophy hunting". Some people mistakenly believe that it somehow refers to shooting game and then just removing the head to leave the…
Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans to Open 11th Florida Store in Port St. Lucie
Bass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor store, will locate a new store in Port St. Lucie, Florida at the highly…
One of the traditions we have at The Proving Grounds is to take a final picture of all our furs before they are sent for tanning. In this episode check out all the pelts plus a new product we are…
In many parts of the ice belt there's still lots of ice on lakes, but the end of the hard-water season is fast approaching. This bookend phase is one my favorite times of the year to wet a line.…
Imagine yourself exploring and fishing a small, tranquil stream — lost in your own world, yet in the thick of trout country. Cascading waterfalls, riverbank critters and satisfying solitude are yours…
The Egg Sucking Leech is on the top of the author's list for the most productive and versatile patterns for early season trout. Driving home from a meeting the other day I was pleasantly…
When bass fishing legend Ray Scott began experimenting with seeds to improve the health and antler growth of the deer on his property many years ago, his efforts took him ultimately to one type of…
White bass are one of our most popular gamefish and the most exciting time to fish for them is during their annual spring spawning run up streams and rivers across America.
When water temperatures…
Soft swimbaits took the fishing world by storm a number of years ago. They instantly became a game changer. Primarily thought of as bass baits, their alluring and seductive tail cadence — coupled…
I was one mile into the second 5-mile hike for the day, completing GPS and map work for a regional hiking guidebook I was writing. The trail lead to a abrupt, uphill climb, causing me to lean forward…
