As I write this, the thermometer outside my house reads -29 F (-34 Celcius) and the ice continues to thicken on our lakes. So I guess this seems like an odd time to be thinking of open water fishing…
Seeing as fly tying season is in full swing, I think it is a good idea to take a closer look at one of the most important components of a fly: the hook. In most cases people don't pay any attention…
Junction pools, those intersections where a feeder stream joins a larger creek or river, are often key fish locations, particularly during the winter months.
What is it about junction pools that…
That Friday was a windy day in south Florida — the stiff breeze prevailed at 18 mph and ever so often, huffed and puffed a gust over 20. After my being kicked around by wind over open waters the last…
The redfish (or red drum) has a huge range of distribution, spanning Virginia all the way down to the Texas Gulf Coast. This benefits countless shallow water marine anglers in the southeastern…
Drilling holes is a necessity for ice fishing. Choosing a good spot to drill and proper technique are important considerations. Irregardless of the type of auger you own, follow these tips for…
Check out Bass Pro Shops customer fried fish recipes here and, if you have a favorite fried fish recipe you'd like to share on Bass Pro 1Source, email it to community@basspro.com. Photos are also…
Flat-sided lipless cranks have stood the test of time. The Cotton Cordell Spot and Bill Lewis Lures Rattle Trap were the originators, and now almost all manufacturers produce a variation patterned…
Freezing cold weather may not be the ideal time to be crappie fishing in the minds of many people. Winter weather can be extremely harsh, but the die hare anglers of Lake of the Ozarks in central…
The Snook & Gamefish Foundation is asking anglers to collect data to better manage this highly sought after fish, as well as other species.
SGF created the Angler Action Program for anglers to…
Out of all the different ways you can catch pike through the ice, jigging has to be one of my favorites. Jigging pike is simple and really requires a very basic set up. No bait, tip ups or fancy…
In spring, white bass seek tributaries of major reservoirs for spawning runs. It is during these spawning runs, when thousands of whites are concentrated in small streams, that most white bass are…
