This story, “Getting the Bait’s a Bail,” appeared in the May 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. The morning sparkled as bright and shiny as a new dime. The river was clear and purling along, its voices ...

We're on the shorelines fishing for channel catfish on a cool and cloudy day. We're using the pre-tried t-turn bait rig to save time and baited up with a catch-a-cat bait pocket that's stuffed with ...

Today we go over one of the best ways to catch channel catfish using cut bait. One key part is the setup - the pre-tied T-Turn Bait Rig to keep me tangle-free, which I won't fish without. One of the ...

Fathead minnows, leeches and worms are mainstays in bait-shop refrigerators across the country. These old standards have pro­duced stringers of game fish for decades, and they’ll continue to produce ...

When it comes to catching bass, crankbaits deserve a treasured spot in every anglers tackle tray. Lifelike in all attributes, including size, profile, sound, swimming action, and colour, the crankbait ...

Aug. 29—LOCKPORT, Manitoba — Just about the time you think you've seen everything, something new comes along that leaves you shaking your head. Fear not, this isn't a rant; it's all good. Quite ...

Ask any walleye nut and they’ll tell you there’s lots to love about these popular game fish—and loads of reasons to learn how to catch walleye. First, walleyes are widely distributed across the ...

A local fishing guide shared his tips for catching crappies and bluegills while ice fishing on Lake Minnetonka.

What's Barrington's village bird? The great blue heron. What's the symbol of the National Audubon Society? The great egret. That's all fine and dandy, but who's going to stick up for the smaller ...

Catch bass in any pond by selecting the right lure for all possible conditions. Like any bass angler, I love tearing across a vast reservoir in a bass boat, but I probably spend twice as much time ...