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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.

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to food plots, and for that matter, you shouldn’t be making them in a perfect rectangle, either.

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.

Designed by professional angler and noted jig-fishing specialist David Walker, CrossEyeZ flipping jigs are built using heavy duty 4/0 VMC flipping hooks hand-picked by Walker.

Designed for the casual angler, Plano’s Weekend Series Deluxe tackle case provides an affordable tackle and gear storage option for weekend warriors.