Fishing Information

When it comes to river fishing, there's one thing you can pretty much count on: change. In my April 10 blog I described my first productive river smallmouth bass trip of the year — one brought on by a nice stint of warm weather and the resulting increase in water temperature.

As ice recedes across the ice belt, shorelines and tributaries are the first areas that hold panfish promise. For many anglers, early spring action begins on foot.

The difference between landing a fish and losing one often comes down to attention to detail. Overlooking a few standard yet crucial steps can mean the difference between a "grip and grin" photo or the heartbreak of a long distance release.

When you walk through the doors at one of Bass Pro Shops amazing stores, it can all be somewhat overw

Looking back over the past 50 years, it is amazing how much the fishing industry has changed.

Though I've caught redfish countless times and in many places in my long angling travel career, I could have never been prepared for a destination that barely lifts an eyebrow by catching a hu

Small waters are what I consider to be ponds, stock tanks and flooded creek waters.

Everyone likes to fish. I can’t say that I know anyone who does not like to go fishing, especially in the springtime.

There are so many topics to cover about fishing ... where do you begin? In my recent seminars, I have begun talking about what I call the “Elephant in the Room.” I usually get a lot of blank stares at this point, as I did while I was conducting my seminars at Bass Pro Shops, in Portage, Ind.

So what is the “Elephant in the Room”? It’s our current water levels.

Fishing is a sport we all love. For most, it is not only a hobby  but a true passion.