The essential terminal tackle guide—hooks, weights, jigs—for beginner bass anglers. Use this checklist to build your starter kit and start catching fish now.

“Those aren’t short strikes from bass,” Paul said. “There are a lot of big bluegills in here. They grab the pork rind just as ...

For some lakes, the walleye bite has been slower. However, on other lakes, it continues to be very good. Look to Lakes Bemidji, Plantaganet, Andrusia and Blackduck for some decent walleye action.

Shaver Lake produced fast limits of kokanee and trout amid active morning bites New Melones and Don Pedro featured strong ...

Stocking a tackle box for bass fishing may seem like a daunting task for someone who is new to the game and just beginning to assemble an arsenal. It also can get expensive pretty quick, especially if ...

BALDWIN — June has produced its ups and downs for area anglers so far this season. “Bluegill fishing still continue to be ...

It’s early June, and like most things in northern Michigan this spring, the bluegills are running bit behind. Or frankly, ...

Fishing tip: Always pay close attention to what the bait is doing as it comes through the water column. If it bumps a limb or ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the ...

Simple, minimalist tackle will catch bluegills and also redears and longears. Many anglers use long poles made of graphite, fiberglass and cane. ... which governs how depth of the bait.

Hook, Line and Sinker in Bella Vista reports good bluegill fishing with worms at all Bella Vista lakes. Use plastic worms for black bass. Fish them shallow or deep around docks and shady areas.

Indiscriminate feeders, bluegill readily eat live crickets and various earthworms. The local tackle shop is a good starting point for bait, but if time permits, involving young anglers in digging ...