Fly Fishing Facts

For those who are about to try fly fishing for the first time there as several fly fishing facts that need to be considered. Unlike live

The White River: A Natural Gift from the Ozarks

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Lakes Play Key Role in Arkansas Recreation

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Angling Arkansass Waters Offers Scenic Chance at Fish

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Arkansas Trout Fishing Offers World-Class Action

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Little Missouri River Lures A Trout-Fishing Beginner

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Stocked Rainbows Make Bull Shoals Hot Springtime Fishing Destination

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Chasing the Big OnesStriper Fishing in Arkansas

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White River is Perpetual Gift of Nature

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New Trout Fishery Geared For Youngsters, Disabled

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My OL: NY Islanders Josh Bailey Talks Fishing

Josh Bailey The New York Islanders star devotes his winters to hockey. But when summertime hits, fishing takes center stage. ▶ It all started with my d

The Maina Vent: Muskie Fishing Legend Pete Maina Shares His Secrets to Catching Big Fish

At first glance, Pete Maina is a dead ringer for a burnt-out ’80s rocker. He sports a furry pink top hat, wears his curly hair down to his shoulders, and

Master These 10 Fishing Fundamentals

Whoever said it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference was certainly a fisherman. Try these 10 “little things” for some big results

Field Test: Best New Fishing Kayaks

The rise of fishing kayaks coincides with last decade’s spike in oil prices. In 2000, you’d have had better luck spotting a mermaid than a fishing kayak

Fish of the Year 2013

We want to put you in Outdoor Life! Mail us a photo of you and your 2013 fish, along with a brief story of the catch and any notable measurements, and yo

Best Tarpon Fishing Spots in the U.S.

Few fish are more game than tarpon. They jump like demons, they’re remarkably strong, they readily strike lures and baits, they grow to enormous si

Spey Casting: Fly Fishing the Northwest Way

In the early 2000s, I was engaged to an Oregon girl whose father, Frank, was a rabid Northwest flyfisher. What I remember most about Frank was his

Best Game Fish Contest Rules

OFFICIAL RULES - Best Game Fish Sweepstakes The Best Game Fish Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by Outdoor Life magazine, a publication of Bon

Fishing Fronts: How Storms Affect Fishing

    The best time to be on the water is during a drop in barometric pressure. The intensity of the bite often increases in direct relation to the dro

National Hunting and Fishing Day 2009

1. ALABAMA • The Alabama Dept. of Conservation encourages residents to spend the day outdoors. Some specific activities they suggest are fishing a