When the fish aren’t biting, attention can quickly shift from fishing to rock-skipping. But before you give up on the bite, try another form of skipping — bait-skipping. Fish in rarely-fished waters ...

Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less ...

There are two perceptions of common carp among anglers in the United States. One group believes that carp are dumb and that nothing could be easier than going after them. They believe that learning ...

Summertime tactics are working for striped bass, walleye and catfish, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Try for stripers between Point 6 and Beaver Dam. Shad, brood minnows or sunfish are the top baits ...

The Bassmaster Elite Series is arriving at Smith Mountain Lake during a prime bass fishing time, with many bass moving into the shallows to spawn. Pro angler Ish Monroe of Hughson, Calif., said he ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

Good lures aren’t cheap anymore. Serious anglers understand the value of high-end hooks, sturdy hardware, lasting finishes, and specific actions that discount lures often can’t match. I use quality ...

It’s said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To some, a long-snouted, murky white, boneless bottom feeder native to the ...

Before you can fish, you need to get a fishing pole. There are two ways to do this – completing a specific quest or purchasing one. Screenshot by The Escapist Fishing poles are purchased using ...