Fishing

Walleyes and a variety of salmon are on the autumn menu in the Midwest as anglers have a last chance to fish open water before the winter freeze…

Autumn is the season of dynamic changes for fishermen, and sort of a mirror image of spring. Where spawning runs typically define spring fishing,…

If you're on the search for trophy brown trout, fall is the optimal time to get on the water. You can chase browns in any season, but if you're…

When the leaves start to turn, in many parts of the United States, particularly the Great Lakes region, steelhead start to run—as do steelhead…

Autumn is prime time for many of the country’s favorite species of sport fish. This is because, as water temperatures drop, many species either…

For most of us, fishing conjures up images of a lazy day on the water, occasionally reeling in some finned beauties which are then proudly displayed…

Crappie fishing is often associated with open water, cane poles, live minnows and brush piles, but by the time autumn arrives the popular panfish…

Some types of fishing require (or are at least impractical without) a charter or guide service. Other times, you may just want the added expertise of…

It’s nice to have company along when you’re heading out for a day or two of fishing, and is there any better companionship than your dog?…

The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. While that old maxim has merit and speaks to the value of fishing just for the fun of it, there are…

It’s hot, it’s humid and the dog days of summer are living up to their billing. But bass don’t stop biting just because the heat…

When it comes to fishing with kids, conventional wisdom says to find a place where they can catch any fish with a high level of frequency and…

Illinois’ locally-owned bait shops offer fresh, high-quality bait and expert fishing advice. What more could you ask for? Whether you’re…

There is a misconception that fly-fishing has taken over trout fishing and that if you’re not toting a whippy seven-foot rod and looking to…

Catching bass is never an easy proposition. As winter gradually morphs into early spring, however, it becomes less of a challenge. Dynamic changes…