We're out on the saltwater with Antonio, the Boatless Angler. We're running the American Smelt crankbaits. I'm running the blue colour, and Antonio is running the natural colour. A good tactic to use ...

Like most kids in the 1960s, I started my fishing career with spinning tackle. There were plenty of inexpensive spinning reels available back then that made learning to cast a quick and easy process ...

Today’s baitcasting reels bear a passing resemblance to the first one I bought in 1983 as a tween, but in terms of performance there’s little comparison. Today’s reels are lighter, are more durable, ...

Discover whether a baitcast or spinning reel is better for your bass fishing style. Learn the pros and cons of each, tips for beginners, and expert advice on reel selection. / Abu Garcia | Daiwa If ...

Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits. And ...

The young Brazilian fishing guide named “Zeka” eased the aluminum skiff through a narrow canal deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest. He alerted Gary Fisher and I to be on point as we neared a ...

The rim of night was barely cracking loose when Andy killed the motor. “Tie to that scalybark snag straight ahead,” he told me, as he maneu­vered the boat with his paddle in this drowned forest off ...

Last year, we conducted an extensive test to find the best casting rods for bass fishing. We put a dozen models with different features, designs, and price points through the wringer. This year, we ...

On today's Starting Spot: Forgotten Northeastern Bass Lakes, 5 Reel Tricks from Tactical Bassin', and a 13-Year-Old Kid Running a Bait Company / Photo b y Kurt Mazurek From a video on the Tactical ...

-If you think about Northeastern bass fishing, a few destinations come to mind right away—Champlain, St. Lawrence, Oneida. But here’s a list of of lesser known fishing opportunities you’re going to ...