Though fishing for bass from a boat has become somewhat the norm now, many largemouth and even smallies (smallmouth bass) can fall to shore-side anglers using those bassin’ tactics honed on the water.

The last few times I traveled to the South Platte River at Deckers I left my favorite one-hand fly rod at home on purpose. It’s the perfect rod for the midge hatches that sometime occur on sunny ...

For three and a half decades, H.G. “Tap” Tapply dolled out hard-earned wisdom on all things outdoors in his monthly column, Tap’s Tips. Here, we have compiled 40 of his best fishing tips from the ’60s ...

Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

Finding the right trout rod can be a giant pain. Most of the spinning rods you’ll find on the market were designed for bass fishing or trolling. These rods are usually too heavy, long, or stiff for ...