Big fish smashing a topwater lure is the most exciting sensation in fishing, and there's no better time to experience it than now. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, striped bass and ...

Trying to narrow down hundreds of striped bass lures to the top 25 is like trying to name the 25 best rock songs of all time. The list changes based on countless variables, like time, place, ...

Hunting in the Midwest peaks this month. Deer hunters enjoy the excitement of the annual rut. Wing shooters have pheasant, ...

Don’t bother The flows in the northern section of the California Aqueduct have been slowing down, and fishing has been ...

Targeting striped bass with top water lures in an urban setting. On this edition of the Journal, we target striped bass with top water lures in an urban setting. In “Gear Time,” our anglers discuss ...

As the nighttime temperatures begin dropping, the water temperatures begin to fall as well. Gone are the 85-degree water temps and 100-degree days. Fall in Texas is a short window of opportunity for ...

Striped bass fishing remains consistent, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best fishing is at first light. Locate shad schools with electronics and stripers should be nearby. Fish with live shad, ...

Lake Mead — Striped bass continue to hit topwater lures throughout the mornings in Boulder Basin. Largemouth bass activity is being reported in the shallows, with fish taking chatterbaits, soft ...

LIVE BAIT is cheating. If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it 10,000 times. The level of cheating, of course, varies by species and age. Any child under 15 can use live bait for whatever he or she wants.