Iowa fishermen frequently travel across state lines to fish different water, me included. We head north for walleyes, ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay test a secret crappie fishing technique that works amazingly.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay demonstrate how to spool braided line on spinning reels with best knots.

Beaver Lake: Typical winter lures are in play for black bass fishing, said Reece Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Alabama rigs, jerk baits, swim baits and jig and pigs are all good to use.

River backwaters offer safe ice and predictable winter habitat. Learn how to locate, fish, and stay safe while ice fishing for slab crappies.

Somebody get these guys a lottery ticket! Two anglers ice fishing a small lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, landed a golden black crappie—a fish so rare and unusual they couldn’t believe their eyes.

For a lot of us, spending more time outdoors and traveling means opting for more braid styles. To me, braids just scream summer and are my personal favorites for the style versatility as well as the ...

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Anglers should perform regular maintenance on their fishing gear, especially during the winter. Pompano, blues, and black drum have been biting in the Ponce Inlet and Halifax/Indian River areas.

For beginners and amateur anglers, walking into a tackle shop can feel like walking into a labyrinth. Rows of spinning rods. Reels in every size imaginable. Fly rods with four-digit price tags mounted ...

Before beginning this endeavor to identify the top destinations in the world for The Best of Big Game annual issue, we knew it would stir debate—but that’s half the fun. Ask 10 serious anglers for ...