For many eager anglers, the opening day of trout season can be considered the unofficial start of spring. It’s the time when many will dust off their rods, reels, boots, vests and other gear preparing ...

Like many bass anglers, John Deshauteurs has an abundance of specialized tackle. Rods with a broomstick-strength backbone and multi-gear reels that are engineering marvels. Tools to drop a jig into a ...

The spey rod helped Turek make a 90-degree switch in the casting direction of the fly line, a difficult task with a fly rod. "You could do somewhat the same thing with a conventional fly rod by making ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Truth is, you can catch a fish with a cane pole. But the latest, greatest graphite ...

Three local fishermen take us to their favorite Northern Michigan fishing spots for bluegill, trout and salmon, sharing tips along the way for preparing a fresh catch feast. Fried Bluegill Recipe | A ...

Using the right fishing line for trout can increase your success. Trout are fun to catch, but they’re challenging, too. They have great eyesight with soft and small mouths, eat relatively small things ...

Traditional Spey fishing is closely associated with steelhead, salmon, and big rivers. It's a popular fly fishing technique in the Pacific Northwest that requires long rods, special lines, and ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay end their bridge trout fishing trip with a tasty catch. Why is Washington acting like the U.S. is in ...

Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...