A recent rule change by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is making it harder for some visitors to fish legally.

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When the water temps drop, most lures fail—but the jerkbait excels. Learn the specific cadence and "dead-sticking" secrets that turn lethargic winter bass into aggressive strikers.

Finding and catching skinny-water stripers requires unique skills. Learn how to improve your knowledge and tactics. The post ...

In the forebay, Mesa reported largemouth bass are the top option with soft plastics as striped bass fishing is dominated by undersized fish. Check 12 is extremely popular, and it is crowded most of ...

Arkansas Game and Fish officials tell me that anglers in 2026 have donated four bass weighing 10-pounds or more to the new ...

On Chautauqua Lake in midwinter, when the temperature hovers near zero and a stiff north or west wind drives wind chills into a double-digit chill factor, you know it’s cold. Ice anglers face a ...

It's no secret that minnow shaking has become one of the most popular techniques in all of bass fishing. If you’ve spent any ...

Stripers are keying on small threadfin shad about one-half inch long. Lures or bait that size are good to use. Larger shad or bait 4 to 5 inches long are commonly used for bait and those may work, too ...

Winter doesn’t knock politely in Western New York. It kicks the door in, stomps snow across the living room, and dares you to complain. Lake Erie is 93 percent ice covered! Recent snowstorms, subzero ...

The cold weather provides a whole new set of outdoor activities, and if you find yourself looking to try out ice fishing in ...