The right bait can create a legendary fishing tale while the wrong bait will just sit unused in a tackle box. Most tackle boxes are filled with baits that go ignored. This list contains proven fishing baits and lures that will actually catch fish, ranked based on their sales data and reflecting the choices anglers…
Ask ten anglers what species hooked them on fishing, and a solid majority will mention largemouth bass. It’s the fish on bass boat decals, the centerpiece of Bassmaster coverage, and for many people, the first fish they ever caught off a dock with a worm and bobber. There’s a reason it dominates American freshwater fishing…
Not talking about fishing in West Virginia when discussing excellent fishing states is a mistake. The Mountain State has incredible fishing opportunities that deserve far more attention. Trophy smallmouth bass in the New River, record-setting catfish from the Kanawha, the state record muskie from Stonecoal Lake at 52.7 inches, wild brook trout in the mountain…
Most freshwater anglers can name their personal-best bass down to the ounce. Ask about their biggest catfish, and the number often gets a lot bigger — and a lot vaguer, usually followed by a story about a rod nearly going into the river. Catfish produce some of the heaviest freshwater fish caught in North America,…
Idaho is a destination for serious fishers. The Gem State boasts blue ribbon trout streams, steelhead rivers that draw fly fishermen from across the country, enormous clear mountain lakes, and a variety of fishing that is hard to match anywhere in the inland west. Henry’s Fork is considered by many to be the greatest trout…
There’s a good reason that fly fishing culture has become a part of Colorado’s identity — the reputation is deserved. The Centennial State has 6,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams, more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs, and Gold Medal designated waters that hold some of the best wild trout fishing on the planet. Blue…