The growing trend of urban fly-fishing creates a unique bond between city dwellers and their environment. As the sun begins to set over New York City, casting an orange glow on the countless skyscrapers, a lone urban angler casts a line along the bank of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. But rather than the sharp “whir” of [...]

Crawfish, crayfish or crawdads: no matter what you call them, the popular freshwater crustaceans can be found in bodies of water throughout the U.S. They make for tasty meals, and are a staple in certain southern cuisines. While Louisiana tops the list of the best places to catch crawfish, it’s not the only spot rife [...]

When the director of a recent Ohio fishing competition felt one team’s prized catch seemed suspiciously heavy, he decided to investigate. In front of a group of spectators, he cut the walleye open—and discovered lead weights and fish fillets stuffed inside. Needless to say, the men responsible for the ploy, Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky, [...]

Most fly fishermen have a hit list of the most difficult fish they want to catch at least once in their lifetimes. Of course, there’s going to be disagreement among anglers on which fish pose the biggest challenge. Factors like size, smarts, strength, the season and obscurity come into play.  We asked Harry Ware, a [...]

Being a castaway at sea might sound like something from an epic novel like Robinson Crusoe, but being surrounded by open ocean is very scary and sometimes people find themselves adrift and lost, even on a short voyage.  “If I had any idea of how frightened all of us would be at stages, I would [...]

Joe Redfern has spent the last few weeks caring for about 100,000 tiny lobsters. Each crustacean is about the size of a thumbnail and has its own little plastic corral. That’s not to give them their privacy, though; it’s to keep all the toddling youngsters from eating each other.  Preventing a little innocent cannibalism is [...]

If you’re angling to get back out on the water, these are the deals for you! Check out this great fishing gear from Bass Pro Shop, on sale now.  B n’ M Pro Staff Crappie Trolling Rod – 20% off A balanced yet sensitive rod is a must for new and experienced fishermen alike. This [...]

Fish are a fantastic survival food. They’re full of  protein, healthy fat and vitamins and—unlike some other stuff that’s safe to eat in the wild—they taste good. Bear Grylls has often had to eat fish for sustenance during his expeditions in the wild, as he writes in How To Stay Alive. Fish can be hard [...]

Fly fishing is an art form, a mentally challenging sport learned over time, through trial and error. Unlike bait fishing, where you’re basically staring at a bobber on top of the water all day, fly fishing is active. You’re constantly moving your rod to try and increase your chances of catching a fish. Don’t worry, [...]

Captain Chip Michalov has seen a lot of big sharks in his 20 years as an ocean fishing guide, but he’d never seen a hammerhead like this.  In June 2022, Michalov was leading a guided outing off the coast of South Carolina. A lifelong shark fisherman, Michalov has special permits to catch and tag certain [...]