Fishing

A black crappie weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces, was caught from Clear Lake on Feb. 17, 2021, and pending certification it will become California’s new state record.

Believe it or not, it’s fairly easy to remove Y-bones from northern pike. Here are the three keys to success.

All-new SPRO Gouken fishing line offers serious power at a reduced diameter in an invisible fluorocarbon design.

According to these three hardcore ice anglers from Minnesota, some of the biggest crappies in the state live within 60 miles of downtown Minneapolis. And this video proves it.

You can’t catch big crappies when your lure is in the mouth of small ones. By choosing the right size lure you can weed out almost all of the smaller fish.

Gorilla Grip gloves deliver outstanding grip in wet and oily environments, and highly breathable construction for all-day comfort and extreme dexterity.

With a solid understanding of natural bait preferences, ice anglers who aren’t choosy about species can often catch northern pike and bass in the same areas.

Knowing the correct way to check for safe ice could prevent a tragic accident this winter.

The ThermaSeat Ice Hole Insulator sits directly on the surface of any ice fishing hole with a slot cut to accommodate a tip-up for uninterrupted fishing.

Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota is home to world-class muskies, and Benjamin Knutson recently caught and released two of them less than an hour apart.

Ron Lindner, who founded In-Fisherman with his brother Al in 1975, passed away Nov. 30, 2020, at the age of 86.

Frabill Ice Hunter Shelters enable ice anglers to fish in sub-zero temperatures without being cold and uncomfortable.

Pro angler Terry Scroggins believes autumn is the best time to punch big weights and craws through vegetation.

When 4-time Bassmaster Classic champion Kevin Van Dam fishes a spinnerbait or lipless crankbait, he doesn't just chunk and wind. Find out what he does to catch more fish.

Veteran aquatic specialist David Brewster with Tennessee Valley Authority explains what water hyacinth is and how it can damage a lake.

Hydraulic jackplates can vastly improve the performance of your bass boat or flats boat, on the top end and in shallow water. They can even improve the ride.

Salvinia, a fast-growing invasive plant from South America, has been discovered in Guntersville Lake in Alabama. Officials with Tennessee Valley Authority are treating it in an attempt to control it from spreading.

The new Gamakatsu G-Case 7000 is a solid solution for anglers who have significant storage needs.

Major League Fishing and Fishing League Worldwide have merged and rebranded to create "MLF Big5."

Taking a couple minutes to bleed fish prior to cleaning them ensures blood-free fillets and the best possible flavor.

Alabama wildlife officials are cautiously optimistic that invasive silver carp, which can wreak havoc on reservoir ecosystems, has not expanded its range in the state’s waterways.

Add a flexible swimmer tail to a jig like the Hildebrandt Drum Roller and you're ready to tangle with whopper linesiders in Florida.

Topwater fishing lures with propeller blades front and back have a tendency to catch the line and tangle. Here's an easy tip you can use to avoid that problem and catch more fish.

Fisheries biologists study the age of fish by otoliths, a calcium carbonate structure in the fish's inner ear, or by scales. With catfish, age also can be determined by counting growth rings on pectoral fins.

Crickets, worms, wax worms and other baits have their place and time on a hook. But few rival a natural seasonal bait that shows up in Arkansas and some other states in mid-summer: the catalpa worm.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is using acoustic telemetry to track fish movements in the Great Lakes.

The author is joined by three family members on a summertime walleye adventure to Port Clinton, Ohio.

Summertime largemouth bass attack hollow-bodied frogs, but the hooking percentage is often lower than desired. Here’s how to convert on those missed opportunities.

The 12-foot Mirage Passport kayak takes boating enthusiasts where they want to go with ease and authority using a pedal propulsion system.