One of the best fishing baits you can find is available now. You don’t find it in a bait and tackle shop, but on a specific tree. This bait is not available long and has a short window (maybe three ...

I grew up in a fishing world — hunting, too, to be honest — that was seriously focused on bringing home something to eat. People ran trotlines on the river and filled up ice chests with as many fish ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fishing poles attached to the back of a boat As a recreational activity, fishing doesn’t seem to have much of an effect on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...