Fishing

Selective harvest — knowing which fish to keep for the table — is key to making great meals and ensuring outstanding fisheries in the future.

Alabama marine resources officials shifted gears during the COVID-19 crisis but managed to get thousands of hatchery-reared flounder fingerlings released safely.

In many parts of the country, people who never fished before, or haven’t in years, are deciding that time on the water is a good way to spend spring and summer 2020.

In many parts of the country, Mother’s Day weekend coincides with the beginning of outstanding spring fishing for bass, walleyes and northern pike. Perhaps your husband will spend Mother’s Day in the boat — without you. Is he addicted to fishing? Here’s how to tell for sure.

Spring largemouth bass fishing can be feast or famine, but these two lures will stack the odds in your favor.

Pro angler Terry Scroggins of Florida can't help having a busy mind when it comes to creating fishing lures, including his new Stanford Baits Kicker Tail worm.

Major League Fishing and FLW have suspended public gathering at its bass tournaments through at least April 12.

B.A.S.S. has canceled all fan events at its Elite Series tournament on Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee and postposed the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series tournament in South Carolina due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Old Town introduces the Sportsman line of fishing kayaks headlined by three motorized boats powered by a 45-pound thrust, 12-volt Minn Kota motor. The high-end Sportsman AutoPilot models include Minn Kota’s i-Pilot remote/GPS system.

The 50th Bassmaster Classic bass fishing championship is March 6-8 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. Here are some highlights from the outdoors expo.

Professional angler Jason Quinn of South Carolina is suing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his campaign over unauthorized use of a video image of Quinn in campaign materials.

Drill-powered ice augers have become wildly popular in recent years. If you haven’t made the switch yet, here are some things to consider.

When done properly, bleeding out your catch can leave you with cleaner and better-tasting fillets.

Whether you believe in luck or not, bring a banana on your next fishing trip and you may just get tossed overboard.

When tried-and-true baits don't work or the weather gets wonky at Lake El Salto in Mexico, try these six backup baits and tactics to put more bass in the boat.

Heading south of the border to chase bass? Consider packing these 10 proven lures for Mexico bass fishing that work to put big fish in the boat and smiles on your face.

Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago will soon be home to thousands of people hoping to spear a sturgeon. Here’s a look at some of what goes into preseason scouting for sturgeon.

In the latest fishing industry news, Simms has expanded its angling prostaff and B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for its high school All-America team.

Taking kids out on the ice for a day of fishing can be a great way to create a fishing partner for life. If you do it right.

Forrest L. Wood of Arkansas, founder of Ranger Boats and unarguably one of the most impactful men in the fishing industry, died Jan. 25 after a brief illness. He was 87.

Buying a fishing license shouldn't involve a scam website, but Georgia officials have identified one that anglers should avoid.

In the latest fishing industry news, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has a new executive committee, and Tackle Warehouse signs as the title sponsor of the FLW Pro Circuit.

If you’ve never greased the felt drag washers in your spinning reel, or you don’t even know what they are, you’re not alone.

Tennessee fisheries officials have confirmed the discovery of Silver carp, also known as Asian or jumping carp, in Chickamauga Lake.

The AIRE IK Angler fishing kayak is lightweight and compact, allowing the angler to reach hidden fishing holes without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

In the latest fishing industry news, Shimano introduces new ice fishing gear an Caymus Boats presents its new tournament owner rewards payout format.

Think you know about large-scale aquatic plant management better than the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission? Now's your chance to shine.

Rough skin? Thousands of teeth? Some of these facts about sharks may surprise you.

Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter. They adjust their tactics to the colder conditions. Here are seven tips to catch more trout in winter.