Getting Kids Interested in Fishing is My Greatest Catch of All Time

Having chased many fish species on this planet with flies and a long rod, I can tell you that there is nothing you can aspire to land thats more worthy than th

Preparedness Is The Key To Catching Fall Followers

You’re retrieving a lure, and just as it nears the boat you spot a big bass following the bait. Then, just when you think it’s game on, the fish turns away. How

Everglades Reopens, and Everyone's Happy—Especially Florida Keys Guides

The government shutdown affected many Americans, but hit one group particularly hard—the backcountry fishing guides of the Florida Keys, who rely upon entry to

Fight Back Against Fall Turnover And Floating Leaves

Depending on where you live, there is a good chance your favorite lake is turning over. The water temp is dropping, plants are dying and turning the water a gre

Thwarting Broken Rods and Captain Destructo

Spend enough time on the water and you’re going to snap a few rods. Sometimes the circumstances surrounding the event make you wonder how it even happened. Othe

Product Review: Carnivore Cutting Board

I’ve cut deer, fileted fish and cleaned birds and other game on a variety of surfaces, from flat rocks at waterside to flimsy plywood perched on rickety saw ho

Overhyping the Fear Factor Doesn't Help Fishing

  I gave another elementary school talk the other day, and was once again blown away by the enthusiasm 10-year-olds have for fishing. They asked many great

Pull The Trigger, Catch The Fish

When youre deep-dropping for swordfish in 3,000 feet of water, you can still look cool using an electric reel. Its acceptable. When youre casting to crappies of

Caption Contest: Write the Best, Win a Simms Windstopper Flap Cap

A few weeks ago, I told you all about the Photarium, which is a pretty interesting concept, in that it keeps fish in water when you are taking pictures of them

Why Fall Is One Of The Best Times To Take Your Kid Bass Fishing

It’s much easier to catch bass in summer than fall. This is not a surprising truth. But fall is still a much easier season in most regions than winter. I bring

Last Grass Bass: Catch Big, Late-Season Largemouths Over Subsurface Vegetation

Bass love submerged aquatic grass—so much so that they cling to it even late into fall. As the water chills, the surface mats formed by this vegetation over the

Money Bugs: The Panty Dropper

Some of you may already be familiar with Brian Wise of Flyfishing the Ozarks. Hes a guide who leads clients to monster trout, but he also produces what I think

Forget Largemouth For A Minute. You Might Score a Late Fall Trophy

  Though many of us are happy catching bass regardless of the species, there are those guys that are simply largemouth fanatics. And that’s cool. I’m down

Money Bugs: The Squidro

About The Fly: When Field & Stream first approached me about making a series of tying videos with a species-specific angle that included a steelhead fly, m

Simms Gives Employees Time Off to Fish

I like Simms Fishing Products for a number of reasons. The company makes good waders, does so right at its facility in Bozeman, Mont., and encourages employees

Three Gifts Sure To Please Any Bass Angler On Your List

In just a few days, families across the country will sit down and carve the bird. No sooner will the last leftover turkey sandwich be eaten and it’ll be Christm

Bend It For Winter Bass

In fishing, the word “bend” can refer to a few different things. From an aerial point of view, it could simply mean a turn in a lake or river. It can also all

15 Fish to be Thankful For

With Thanksgiving come and gone, I find that Im still thankful. Im thankful for my friends and family, but mostly Im thankful for the fish. These are the 15 sp

Treat Local Bodies Of Water Like Classrooms, And You'll Be Prepared To Fish Anywhere

Not too long ago a reader asked, How does bass fishing in a confined region prepare an angler for fishing more diverse bodies of water outside of the region? &n

How To Protect Those Magical Bass Spots

With Christmas fast approaching, some say it’s the most magical time of year, so I thought it would be appropriate to talk about a little magic in the bass worl