On a recent spring day, I was reminded what it means to be a proud father of a young lady in love with fishing and our beautiful lifestyle... read moreEditorial StaffJun 26th, 2025
In the same way a song can get stuck in your head, there are memories associated with fishing that as anglers we never forget. The reasons people enjoy fishing are as varied as the different techniques they use to catch various species. But if you had to narrow it down to the memory of just one moment that keeps someone coming back for more, it has to be the instant when a fish hits.Editorial StaffDec 14th, 2014
No matter where you fish or the species you seek, chum can make the difference between an average catch and an outstanding one.Mark SosinDec 13th, 2014
For most of us, the peak of rut has come and gone, the bare trees help a deafening silence fall over the woods, and your wife is dropping hints about that perfect Christmas gift. It’s December, one of my favorite times to hit the woods in search of ol’ mossy horns. Editorial StaffDec 13th, 2014
When temperatures get colder, one of my favorite baits for bass is a swimbait. I categorize them in three types: hard body, soft hollow body and finesse.Brandon LesterDec 11th, 2014
It was 28 years ago this November when I first experienced mallards settling into decoys. They were poorly converted styrofoam planters purchased at the local flea market on an 18-year-old’s budget. I went several times that season and never cut a feather.Editorial StaffDec 11th, 2014
This month, millions of anglers will flood the nation’s outlets and malls in search of the perfect gift to give their fishing brethren. Those stores certainly won’t disappoint, with isles full of the latest and greatest tackle to flood the market.Editorial StaffDec 11th, 2014
Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.
Without a doubt, Alberta, Canada’s Bow River is a world-class trout fishery. Glacier-fed and flowing more than 350 miles from the Canadian Rockies through the foothills and prairies of Alberta, it is big and scenic by the time it reaches the 50-mile section southeast of Calgary that author Jim McLennan called “the Blue Ribbon Bow.” It is here in this blue ribbon stretch that anglers flock to get in on some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world.
There’s a retro-movement taking place—a trend toward primitive hunting gear. Slings and polespears are used in places that do not allow trigger mechanisms.
The ACR Next-Gen ResQLink PLB has a new Digital Display. ACR Electronics’ new next-generation ResQLink Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) is … Editorial StaffMay 1st, 2019
A perfectly designed baitwell system. As fisherman, we all know how hard live bait can be to find. Seasonal weather patterns … Editorial StaffFeb 16th, 2019
Designed with purpose in mind. Since 2015, Frabill has continued to set the quiet standard in bucket conversion. The Frabill … Editorial StaffJan 19th, 2019
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.Editorial StaffJun 27th, 2025
Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.Editorial StaffJun 13th, 2025
