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Trout Fishing Tips from the Brookie Whisperer

Fishing

Trout Fishing Tips from the Brookie Whisperer Trout Fishing Tips from the Brookie Whisperer

By: Dustin Wichterman

6 Top Tips for Catching Mid-Summer Bass

Bass Fishing

6 Top Tips for Catching Mid-Summer Bass 6 Top Tips for Catching Mid-Summer Bass

By: Tyler Rivet

Bass Facts and Myths: 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bass

Bass Fishing

Bass Facts and Myths: 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bass Bass Facts and Myths: 19 Things You Didn’t Know About Bass

By: Hal Schramm

Pebble Mine Likely to Receive Federal Permit. Bristol Bay Hunters, Anglers, and Guides Brace for Impact

Climate & Environment

Pebble Mine Likely to Receive Federal Permit. Bristol Bay Hunters, Anglers, and Guides Brace for Impact Pebble Mine Likely to Receive Federal Permit. Bristol Bay Hunters, Anglers, and Guides Brace for Impact

By: Bjorn Dihle

State Record Tiger Muskie Caught in … New Mexico?

Fishing

State Record Tiger Muskie Caught in … New Mexico? State Record Tiger Muskie Caught in … New Mexico?

By: Alex Robinson

3 Steps to Catching Bass on a Ned Rig

Baits, Lures, & Flies

3 Steps to Catching Bass on a Ned Rig 3 Steps to Catching Bass on a Ned Rig

By: John Crews

Fishing Kept Me Off the Streets and Out of Trouble. Now It’s Time to Pass on What I’ve Learned

Bass Fishing

Fishing Kept Me Off the Streets and Out of Trouble. Now It’s Time to Pass on What I’ve Learned Fishing Kept Me Off the Streets and Out of Trouble. Now It’s Time to Pass on What I’ve Learned

By: Raymundo Ruiz Jr.

Outlaw Walleyes: Radical Fishing Tips and Tactics

Fishing

Outlaw Walleyes: Radical Fishing Tips and Tactics Outlaw Walleyes: Radical Fishing Tips and Tactics

By: Dick Sternberg

Hooked on Panfish

Fishing

Hooked on Panfish Hooked on Panfish

By: Keith Sutton

Will the Trump Administration Change Course on Alaska’s Pebble Mine? Key Republicans Are Rallying in Opposition

Conservation

Will the Trump Administration Change Course on Alaska’s Pebble Mine? Key Republicans Are Rallying in Opposition Will the Trump Administration Change Course on Alaska’s Pebble Mine? Key Republicans Are Rallying in Opposition

By: Natalie Krebs

Bass Fishing

Crank It Up! Crank It Up!

Wading for Smallies

Bass Fishing

Wading for Smallies Wading for Smallies

By: Paul Thompson

4 Tactics For Catching Late-Summer Smallmouth Bass

Bass Fishing

4 Tactics For Catching Late-Summer Smallmouth Bass 4 Tactics For Catching Late-Summer Smallmouth Bass

By: Tony Hansen

Tricking Trout with Plastics

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Tricking Trout with Plastics Tricking Trout with Plastics

Jigging River Walleyes

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Jigging River Walleyes Jigging River Walleyes

By: MELTON GRIMES

Fishing Skills: 20 Tips for Catching More Walleyes

Fishing

Fishing Skills: 20 Tips for Catching More Walleyes Fishing Skills: 20 Tips for Catching More Walleyes

The Tokyo Rig Is Taking the Bass World by Storm

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Tokyo Rig Is Taking the Bass World by Storm The Tokyo Rig Is Taking the Bass World by Storm

By: David A. Brown

The Science on Why Bass Are Getting Harder to Catch

Bass Fishing

The Science on Why Bass Are Getting Harder to Catch The Science on Why Bass Are Getting Harder to Catch

By: Hal Schramm

America’s Best Crappie Lakes

Crappie Fishing

America’s Best Crappie Lakes America’s Best Crappie Lakes

Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish

Bass Fishing

Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish Great Lakes Fishing Guide: The 26 Best Places to Fish

The Greenhorn’s Guide to Catching More Big Bass

Bass Fishing

The Greenhorn’s Guide to Catching More Big Bass The Greenhorn’s Guide to Catching More Big Bass

Massive Alligator Gar Shot in Texas Could Have Been a Record

Fishing

Massive Alligator Gar Shot in Texas Could Have Been a Record Massive Alligator Gar Shot in Texas Could Have Been a Record

By: Gayne C. Young

Catfish Capital: Savannah, Tennessee

Catfish Fishing

Catfish Capital: Savannah, Tennessee Catfish Capital: Savannah, Tennessee

By: Keith Sutton

Unlocking A River’s Secrets

Bass Fishing

Unlocking A River’s Secrets Unlocking A River’s Secrets

5 Tips For Dirty-Water ‘Eyes

Fishing

5 Tips For Dirty-Water ‘Eyes 5 Tips For Dirty-Water ‘Eyes

Canadian Couple Catches and Releases Potential World Record Muskie

Fishing

Canadian Couple Catches and Releases Potential World Record Muskie Canadian Couple Catches and Releases Potential World Record Muskie

By: Curtis Niedermier

Light Bites Seven ways to turn the faintest nibble into a fish on the line

Fishing

Light Bites Seven ways to turn the faintest nibble into a fish on the line Light Bites Seven ways to turn the faintest nibble into a fish on the line

Slow Death Catch walleyes while fishing night crawlers at a crawl

Fishing

Slow Death Catch walleyes while fishing night crawlers at a crawl Slow Death Catch walleyes while fishing night crawlers at a crawl

By: Dave Scroppo

Get Wet For Crappies Wade the shallows for spawning papermouths

Crappie Fishing

Get Wet For Crappies Wade the shallows for spawning papermouths Get Wet For Crappies Wade the shallows for spawning papermouths

Walleye Timing Here’s where and how to catch a spring limit

Fishing

Walleye Timing Here’s where and how to catch a spring limit Walleye Timing Here’s where and how to catch a spring limit

By: Dick Sternberg

Kristine Fischer Caught Two 11-Pound Florida Bass in The Same Day. Here’s How She Did It

Bass Fishing

Kristine Fischer Caught Two 11-Pound Florida Bass in The Same Day. Here’s How She Did It Kristine Fischer Caught Two 11-Pound Florida Bass in The Same Day. Here’s How She Did It

By: Kristine Fischer

Lawyers, Trout, and Money: The Battle for Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River

Conservation

Lawyers, Trout, and Money: The Battle for Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River Lawyers, Trout, and Money: The Battle for Public Access on Michigan’s Salmon Trout River

By: Tony Hansen

Huge Striper Will Not Be Certified for Ark. State Record but May Still Qualify for World Record and $1M Prize

Fishing

Huge Striper Will Not Be Certified for Ark. State Record but May Still Qualify for World Record and $1M Prize Huge Striper Will Not Be Certified for Ark. State Record but May Still Qualify for World Record and $1M Prize

By: Gayne C. Young

How to Tie an All-Species Murdich Minnow Fly in 5 Steps

Fishing

How to Tie an All-Species Murdich Minnow Fly in 5 Steps How to Tie an All-Species Murdich Minnow Fly in 5 Steps

3 Ways to Catch Big Catfish Without a Rod and Reel

Catfish Fishing

3 Ways to Catch Big Catfish Without a Rod and Reel 3 Ways to Catch Big Catfish Without a Rod and Reel

By: Keith Sutton

Army Corps Denies Permitting for Alaska’s Pebble Mine, Possibly Bringing an End to the Controversial Project

Climate & Environment

Army Corps Denies Permitting for Alaska’s Pebble Mine, Possibly Bringing an End to the Controversial Project Army Corps Denies Permitting for Alaska’s Pebble Mine, Possibly Bringing an End to the Controversial Project

By: Alex Robinson

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

Crappie Fishing

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

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

Fishing

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

By: Alex Robinson

The Greatest Day in Minnesota Muskie Fishing History

Fishing

The Greatest Day in Minnesota Muskie Fishing History The Greatest Day in Minnesota Muskie Fishing History

By: Steve Heiting

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

Fishing

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

By: Dave Karczynski

Texas Lakes Are Blowing Up Right Now With Giant Bass

Bass Fishing

Texas Lakes Are Blowing Up Right Now With Giant Bass Texas Lakes Are Blowing Up Right Now With Giant Bass

By: Alan Clemons

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada

Fishing

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada

By: Alan Clemons

7 Tips for Catching Big Cold-Weather Bass

Bass Fishing

7 Tips for Catching Big Cold-Weather Bass 7 Tips for Catching Big Cold-Weather Bass

By: Jeff Gustafson

Cast Like a Pro: Skipping Tips from Gerald Swindle

Bass Fishing

Cast Like a Pro: Skipping Tips from Gerald Swindle Cast Like a Pro: Skipping Tips from Gerald Swindle

Two New York Anglers Catch 81 Muskies In One Season

Fishing

Two New York Anglers Catch 81 Muskies In One Season Two New York Anglers Catch 81 Muskies In One Season

By: Alan Clemons

This Pending State Record Is the Latest Big Walleye Out of the Dakotas

Fishing

This Pending State Record Is the Latest Big Walleye Out of the Dakotas This Pending State Record Is the Latest Big Walleye Out of the Dakotas

By: Alan Clemons

Bass Gypsies: On the Road With Brandon and Brianna Palaniuk, Pt. 1

Bass Fishing

Bass Gypsies: On the Road With Brandon and Brianna Palaniuk, Pt. 1 Bass Gypsies: On the Road With Brandon and Brianna Palaniuk, Pt. 1

By: Joel Shangle

Another Illinois State-Record Walleye Caught on the Pecatonica River

Fishing

Another Illinois State-Record Walleye Caught on the Pecatonica River Another Illinois State-Record Walleye Caught on the Pecatonica River

By: Martin Leung

How to Catch Bigger Muskies, Catfish, Bass, Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Stripers and More

Bass Fishing

How to Catch Bigger Muskies, Catfish, Bass, Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Stripers and More How to Catch Bigger Muskies, Catfish, Bass, Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Stripers and More

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies

Crappie Fishing

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies 5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies

By: Keith Sutton

Post-Spawn Walleyes Be ready when they get hungry–the bite won’t last long

Fishing

Post-Spawn Walleyes Be ready when they get hungry–the bite won’t last long Post-Spawn Walleyes Be ready when they get hungry–the bite won’t last long

By: Dick Sternberg

Winter Steelhead

Fishing

Winter Steelhead Winter Steelhead

Louisiana Angler Catches Two 10-Pound Bass on Back-to-Back Casts

Bass Fishing

Louisiana Angler Catches Two 10-Pound Bass on Back-to-Back Casts Louisiana Angler Catches Two 10-Pound Bass on Back-to-Back Casts

By: Bob McNally

Anglers Offered a Bounty for Catching Brown Trout on the Colorado River in Arizona

Fishing

Anglers Offered a Bounty for Catching Brown Trout on the Colorado River in Arizona Anglers Offered a Bounty for Catching Brown Trout on the Colorado River in Arizona

By: Bob McNally

A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River

Bass Fishing

A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River

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