Fishing

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.

Chosen from 30 “Best of Category” winners at ICAST 2020, the Old Town Sportsman Autopilot takes home the coveted “Best of Show” award.

Sunline Nylon Monofilament Leader works well with topwater presentations, and it’s available in 8- to 16-pound test, 50-yard spools.

The Plano Z-Series 50-liter Zipperless Duffel has a roll-top design, opens wide and includes backpack shoulder straps.

The Frabill Floating Trout Net has a 7.5-inch handle and tangle-free micromesh netting.

The Daiwa Double Clutch 95SP jerkbait is 3.75 inches long, casts like a bullet and suspends when cast or trolled.

ICAST 2020 Online New Product Showcase Best of Category award winners were announced during the American Sportfishing Association's first virtual sportfishing industry trade show.

The new Tru-X is an upgraded version of Big Bite Bait’s top-selling swimmer head swimbait with more features and a high-end powder coat paint finish.