Aspiring anglers making a trip to the Fort Taber pier in New Bedford this Saturday may have the opportunity to take free lessons through the state's "Go Saltwater Fishing” program. The Massachusetts ...

Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

There is no sight in saltwater fishing as impressive and exciting as a jumping tarpon. The sheer size and power of these fish will make even the most experienced anglers forget how to set a hook. Even ...

BLURB: ARE you ready to embark on an exciting fishing adventure? Discover the fundamental differences between freshwater and saltwater fishing, from gear requirements to techniques and fish species.

O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

Surf fishing is incredibly hard on all gear and tackle, but the best surf fishing reels are up for the challenge. The reason so many reels struggle in the surf is due to the corrosive and destructive ...

Free program: Atlantic coast fly angler Ed Mitchell will speak Jan. 19 at Fish and Game Headquarters. WITH THE LACK OF really safe ice now putting some constraints on ice fishing, especially from the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Though anglers aren’t generally thought of as environmentalists, many people who fish are conservation minded, whether because it’s an outdoor ...