Fishing Information

When trying to imitate a wounded shad, there are very few presentations bet

The spirit of adventure is a big reason I love fishing. Catching fish is a riot, no matter the species, but setting the hook while on a waterbody I’m fishing for the first time always increases the thrill. Putting the puzzle pieces together can take time on new fishing spots, which is why I recommend taking a long-view when prospecting.

Websites and magazines often publish lists of the world's toughest or most dangerous game fish. But this is the first time anyone created a list of the world's meanest and ugliest fish.  

You won't find any beauties here. These monsters have looks that shock. Bring one up and everyone on the boat will gasp in horror. These dream haunters can't be forgotten.  

A trait of any successful angler is being able to put a pattern together that'll catch fish. One key component to a pattern is lure retrieve. Jigging, hopping, twitching, and jerking are some terms to describe how to add life to a bait with your fishing rod and reel. In this article I'll look at four tried-and-true retrieve styles but before over-viewing them, a few words first on gear...

Whether you want to make someone fall in love with you for the first time, or all over again, the answer may be closer than you think: a date on the water. Think about it, fishingfishing and romance go together like bacon and eggs or Superman and Lois Lane - right?

Fishing line is the most important link between you and a fish. It routinely takes a beating, so regular maintenance and attention to detail is paramount for those chasing angling success. Here are some tips to ensure you get the most out of the string you choose.

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.

Fall is almost here, which means that some of the year's best fishing is just around the corner. Cold winds and cooling water temperatures are another reality of autumn fishing. Most anglers I know are well-versed in the ABCs of staying warm through proper layering practices, dressing with technical garments, and wearing quality outerwear/rain gear. This is a good thing.

Last week, during a couple consecutive guide trips targeting smallmouth bass on northwestern Pennsylvania's Allegheny River, I was reminded about the difference a day can make.