From the moment my son was born I could not wait to take him fishing for the first time. Unlike my own fishing where a limit or PB is the goal, the only thing I wanted for our first outing was for him ...

River salmon fishing on the Sacramento and Mokelumne rivers starts on July 16, and it will be the first time since 2022 that ...

I came to Tropic Star Lodge in Panama thinking of roosterfish. Less than two hours after arriving, I was casting a fly rod to a lit-up sailfish. My trip to Panama started with me catching a 65-pound ...

Back from Bad Axe Lake, a week of engine trouble, deer flies and dumb fishing luck becomes a reminder that the real catch is ...

It's not going to be the most versatile fly rod in your quiver, but it's well worth having.

I’ve got plenty of flies in my vest. If I were smarter, I’d organize and consolidate them into fewer fly boxes and become a more efficient, ruthless fly fisher. Instead, I waste time rummaging through ...

Brad Hilton caught the massive catfish while rod-and-reel fishing on the Missouri River.

Gear up for a quick release. A small net and good pliers will help you release fish unharmed. If you want to keep bass to eat, the best tasting fish are mid-sized and caught from cold water. Bass are ...

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Every outdoor enthusiast goes through a succession of learning and growth that coincides with the desire to wield the “best” ...

Topwater strikes are the ultimate thrill in fishing, and summer is a great time to master the craft of topwater fishing.

For an accessible entry into Yosemite backpacking and hiking that comes with some stunning views, make plans to tackle this ...