Fishing

Jason Hamilton was fishing solo at night on the Missouri River in Nebraska and released a blue catfish that probably weighed more than 100 pounds. It likely would have been a new state record.

Bassmaster Elite angler Gerald Swindle explains how God used two people fishing the shoreline of Lake Guntersville to reset his thinking.

A wacky rig might look strange, but it flat out catches bass — numbers as well as big ones. More better news: A wacky rig works great with torn soft plastics.

Many anglers have poor technique when it comes to casting a spinning rod and reel. Here’s a proven method that’s simple to master and results in long casts and zero line tangles.

In the boat, a musky angler cuts his long hair and then uses it to tie a homemade bucktail featuring a fidget spinner for a blade.

At some point in your angling career, you’ll need to replace a fishing rod tip-top. The good news is you can easily handle the repair yourself for little cost.

Anglers in northern states celebrate opening day of fishing season, but few of them understand where the money comes from to manage the various species they pursue.

Ray Scott, founder of the first national professional bass fishing circuit and the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), died in his sleep of natural causes on May 8, 2022.

A West Virginia muskie angler proved you don’t need an expensive boat — or any boat for that matter — to catch the fish of a lifetime.

Gone are the days of noodling exclusively for catfish. With the new Berkley PowerBait Noodling Glove, you can pursue a wide variety of gamefish.

In the recent Redcrest 2022 bass tournament, the difference between $300,000 (first place) and $50,000 (second) came down to 1 ounce — and an official scale that twice didn’t recognize that ounce.

When it comes to cooking fish, baking is easier and less messy than frying, and in the author’s opinion, the fillets taste better, too.

During the recent Crappie Masters national qualifier tournament on Grenada Lake in Mississippi, anglers caught numerous giant crappies, including four that tipped the scales at more than 4 pounds.

Right now — late ice — is prime time for catching trophy northern pike. Here’s how.

Whenever you fill a fishing reel with braid, tape should be used so the line doesn’t slip on the spool.

A new lake record largemouth bass was caught today from O.H. Ivie Reservoir in central Texas, and this Facebook Live video shows the fish being weighed at a nearby tackle shop/convenience store.

A delicious walleye lunch or dinner begins with proper handling after the catch. Here’s one guide’s unique method for cleaning walleyes so the result is pearl-white fillets.

What happens when a buddy forgets to unhook an ice shelter before speeding away on his snowmobile? Just ask the unlucky angler who was still inside!

Drill-powered ice augers are lightweight and convenient, but they can be difficult to hold while punching holes. The author found that the problem can be solved by adding a Clam Drill Plate to your system.

YouTuber Tyler Anderson visits famed O.H. Ivie Reservoir in central Texas and battles one of the biggest bass ever captured on video.

Anglers in the Midwest and North often encounter these three sunfish species. Can you identify them correctly?

Any bass rod and reel can impress for a day or two on the water, but how will it stand up through a 2-year grind of heavy use?

There are windows of opportunity when you’ll catch more and bigger fish — bass included — in lakes by leaving the boat at home and sneaking around in waders instead.

With ice fishing season getting started in the northern United States, it’s time for a reminder about the four most important safety items to carry on every hard-water adventure.

A 55-pound 14.8-ounce muskie caught on Nov. 22, 2021, is likely to break the long-standing Minnesota state record of 54 pounds, which was caught in 1957.

Wisconsin angler Nicole Lynn catches her biggest muskie yet, and she’s in a kayak!

From fishing to hunting, a 12-foot jon boat can be the smartest gear purchase you make in your lifetime.

Capturing a muskie strike and catch on drone video had never been done before. These two anglers proved it could be done.

To properly release a muskie, you need the right tools, technique and mindset.