Did you know teaching bass fishing—the “protege effect”—boosts your confidence, skills, and catch rates while growing the sport? / Photo by Kurt Mazurek We’ve all heard, “Take a Kid Fishing.” ...

Jeff Little offers his insights on moving from big rivers to smaller rivers and creeks. It takes a new set of kayak fishing skills to find the bigger bass. My home water is the largest river on the ...

No matter what level your bass fishing skills are at currently, there’s always room to move up. And if you think about it like this—one of the best ways to improve yourself is to have a positive ...

Woven fishing rod designed by Capt. Tiffany Vague. A skeletal pirate face is the woven design on a fishing rod made by Capt. Tiffancy Vague. A gift of fishing-related knowledge and skills is ...

As Hyrum slid behind the wheel of the 21-foot, custom-painted Skeeter bass boat, I was more than a little nervous. Knowing a 225-horsepower outboard was on the back didn't help. Though he is 12, Hyrum ...

FROM THE START OF TROUT SEASON. THAT MEANS MORE THAN 3 MILLION FISH ARE BEING RELEASED INTO HUNDREDS OF STREAMS AND LAKES ACROSS THE STATE. BUT TODAY IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS. MENTOR YOUTH TROUT DAY IS ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is launching a series of events around Free Fishing Days, giving anglers and those wanting to get into the sport the chance to learn new skills and try ...

We’ve all heard, “Take a Kid Fishing.” Excellent advice! I couldn’t agree more. I took my daughter fishing at an early age and I don't regret one second of it. But I would add, take an adult fishing.