This story, “Getting the Bait’s a Bail,” appeared in the May 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. The morning sparkled as bright and shiny as a new dime. The river was clear and purling along, its voices ...

Although I wrote about this phenomenon a few years ago, I’m revisiting the subject now because they have returned. The ‘they’ consists of masses of catalpa hornworms currently consuming the leaves of ...

We're boatless today, fishing on the shore lines with the boatless angler himself, rigged up with an easy pre-tied catfish rig. It's early spring, which is a great opportunity for the boatless angler ...

Fly fishing came into vogue in the early 20th century, and with it came criticism of worm fishing: It was too easy. The debate was considered to be of such importance that, in 1904, Atlantic Monthly ...

It’s hard to make the argument that catching nightcrawlers for bait is going to save you tons of cash, unless, of course, you’re a walleye charter captain who buys them by the pound for a season’s ...

Worms have long been a staple bait for anglers, and for good reason. They are readily available, easy to use, and highly effective in catching a variety of fish species. Let's delve into the world of ...