Those of us who grew up fishing may take our fishing skills for granted, but if you didn't grow up with a fishing mentor, it's a tough sport to learn. Introducing a new angler to fishing isn’t just ...

Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners, but by age 5, I had both of my kids using a spinning ...

If you find yourself stumped by picky trout with any regularity, it’s probably time for you to learn how to fish a soft hackle fly. These time-tested patterns are characterized by their wispy, “buggy” ...

Idaho is home to some of the best fly-fishing opportunities in North America. Whether you want to sight-cast to rising trout in a crystal-clear alpine stream or feel the power of a Snake River ...

We may talk a big game or post pictures of some really nice fish on social media, but very few of us are professional anglers. Whether you're just getting your feet wet in fishing, or you're a ...

You rarely get a love tap when you’re fishing a jerkbait. In fact, a jerkbait bite is usually more of an arm-jarring blast. These hard-plastic and wood baitfish imitators have been fooling freshwater ...

Calling all ladies interested in learning how to fish: From 1 to 4 p.m. June 1, Orleans County Tourism will team with New York Sea Grant and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to hold a seminar on the ...

Free Fishing Day is June 10 in Nevada, which means no fishing license is required to fish anywhere in the state that day. It's also a chance for children to learn how to fish with instructors with ...