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How Fishing Makes You A Better Person (According To Science)

Fishing is one of the most accessible outdoor sports. Nearly anyone, no matter age, income level or even fitness ability, can easily participate. And the...

How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish

After the Birds vs Fish debate overtook the internet, one die-hard birder decides to figure out why some seemingly sane people prefer fins over feathers.

Guide to Catch-and-Release Fishing

Learn how to catch-and-release fish responsibly by knowing how to handle fish, how to release them, and how to perform fish CPR if necessary.

Fishing Tips: What Are the Most Effective Baits to Easily Catch Fish

Fishing is among the oldest outdoor activities that have been embraced by people the world over. It is exciting when you think of spending your day in the waters trying to take a big catch home. To onlookers, it appears a simple task but in reality, it can be challenging. Some of us have gone […]

Fishing Tackle Used to Catch Monster Carp 12,000 Years Ago, Says Study

A new study in PLOS ONE demonstrates how ancient humans in the Middle East crafted and used sophisticated fishing tackle as early as 10,000 BC.

How to Rig a Fishing Rod and Reel

Step-by-step process to rig your fishing rod and reel including photos detailing how to tie a double-uni knot.

Tackling the Tackle Box: Restocking What You’ll Need for Future Fishing Trips

For tips on tackling the tackle box, restock what you’ll need for future fishing trips, and use your downtime to clean, inventory, restock, and organize.

How To Texas Rig A Plastic Bait

Here's how to rig a texas rig a plastic bait with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to Texas rig for bass fishing!

101 Unique Fishing Gifts: Your Ultimate List

Our list of the best unique fishing gifts will point you in the right direction for some angling gear, gadgets apparel and more that will break the norm!

A 'Structured' Tactic To Fishing

Understanding what constitutes structure and how fish relate to it, will help boost your success rate.

A Stinky Artificial Bait Could Protect Millions of Tiny Fish

Crabs and lobsters are drawn to a totally synthetic bait, which could reduce the large take of live baitfish from the sea

Wiltz: A list of favorite lures

If you're an angler who uses artificial lures, you have your favorites. If a group of us sat down together in hopes of compiling a list, we would not doubt mutually agree on some. There would also be some picks that were favorites of yours or mine alone.Today, we'll look at mine. Drop me a line, and...

How To Get Started Fishing in 10 Simple Steps

With just a few pieces of basic gear, you'll be reeling in fish and making new memories in no time.

Using the human anchor to catch more fish

How to Make a Recycled Butterfly Feeder

Nectar up to your local butterflies with this up-cycled DIY feeder!