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Bass

Tackle Junkie: Cashion ICON BFS Rod Review

A rod purpose-built for bait finesse system presentations and designed to battle big bass.

Shane Beilue

Giving Thanks to the 'All-American Game Fish'

It might not seem like prime bass fishing time, but history teaches that big lunkers can still

Lynn Burkhead

How to Gear Up Like the Pros: Outdoor Channel's Mark Zona

Mark Zona gives insight into his favorite gear to use while fishing.

Greg Duncan

Tantalize Hungry Fall Bass with the Right Topwater Lure

As bass feed up for winter, their focus is on big, easy meals, making topwaters a great choice.

David A. Brown

Fast and Furious: Cover Water Quickly for Hungry Fall Lunkers

When temperatures cool in the fall, bass go into overdrive and will strike fast-moving lures.

Ken Duke

Top Deer Hunting and Bass Fishing Spot in Alabama

Scottsboro, Alabama, is a gateway to some of the South's top hunting and fishing.

Frank Sargeant

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Catfish

Battle for Big Cats at Red River of the North

Face off with colossal channel catfish at North Dakota's famed river.

Brad Durick

Cat Scans: Modern Tools to Help You Catch More Catfish

Sonar and mapping technologies are all the rage among bass anglers, but they can prove to be

Brad Durick

Catfish Capitals: Big-Fish Hotspots in the South

For catfishing at its finest—for both size and numbers—try these outstanding Southern

Keith Sutton

Catch the Drift: Summer Fishing Tactics for Big Catfish

Adopting drifting strategies will help you cover more water and catch more catfish this season.

Jeff Samsel

Virginia is for ... Catfish Lovers

Covered Up in Cats: The hardest-fighting fish in the East? Virginia's flathead and blue

Ken Perrotte

Best in the West? Catfish Quest on the Snake River

The Snake may be better known for trout, salmon and even sturgeon, but its catfishing is among

Gary Lewis

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Crappie

When Fall Crappies Get Stubborn, Try These Proven Tactics

Top presentations for crappies as they move deeper throughout the fall.

Jeff Knapp

Crappie Fishing Beyond the Bank

Head offshore to tempt summer slabs holding in and around deeper cover.

Jeff Knapp

The Not-So-Secret Plan for Deep Crappies

The summer crappie bite can be easy if you understand how to present your baits.

Jeff Knapp

Target Moving Water for Summertime Fishing Success

When temps climb, water with current has the hottest bite for smallmouth bass, crappies and

Dr. Jason Halfen

Off the Beaten Path for Panfish in the Backcountry

Overlooked waters are great places to find bluegills, crappies, redear sunfish and other

Keith Sutton

Panfish Calendar: How to Crash Their Annual Spawning Run

Limit out on yellow perch, crappies and bluegills as they make their annual spawning

Mike Gnatkowski

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Muskie/Pike

Muskies, Y'All! Tennessee's Collins River is a True Big-Musky Factory

This unassuming river in the heart of the Volunteer State is loaded with big, toothy fish.

Colin Moore

Musky Mayhem in the Islands of Giants

Late fall in New York's Thousand Islands region is prime time for the fish of 10,000 casts.

Matt Crawford

3 Ways to Catch Mid-Summer Bass, Walleyes & Muskies

Adapt to conditions for hot-weather action on these popular species.

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

River of Plenty: Fishing, Scenery and History on the Cumberland

The Tennessee river runs rich with biodiversity and adventure, and offers spectacular fishing.

Jen Ripple

Target Monster River Muskies This Spring

In search of open-water fishing in the East? Look no further than your nearest musky river.

Jeff Knapp

Huge Catch Breaks Idaho Northern Pike Record

The certified 40-plus-pounder caught in northern Idaho breaks a 13-year-old record.

Gem & Fish Staff

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Striper & Hybrid

Flat-Out Fantastic Fishing for Northeastern Stripers

This is the time of year when striped bass are on the flats. You should be too.

Tom Keer

Striper Town USA: Salt-Crusted Montauk Point

Head to the eastern end of Long Island for the region's best striped bass fishing. 

Joseph Albanese

No. 1 Topwater Lure for Atlantic Stripers: The 'Doc' Is In

The late-summer's hottest surface plug originally targeted muskies.

Capt. Tom Migdalski

Striper Fishing on the Flats

Tips for approaching and catching big striped bass when they move into shallow water.

Michael Tougias

5 Fall Fishing Tips on How to Earn Your Stripers

Want to tangle with giant striped bass during the fall months? Richard B. Russell Lake on the

Terry Madewell

Destinations: Fishing Fun in the Southern Sun

From striped bass to giant speckled trout and largemouths, these two southern destinations

John N. Felsher

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Panfish

Crappie Fishing Beyond the Bank

Head offshore to tempt summer slabs holding in and around deeper cover.

Jeff Knapp

Think Giant Bluegills All Summer Long

Unbeknownst to many, bluegills will spawn all summer, and bulls viciously guard the beds.

Kade Gewanter

What's More Red, White & Blue than Bluegills on Crickets?

Get some light tackle and a mess of crickets and lures for some angling fireworks this July

Lynn Burkhead

Drop-Shot Tactics for Bluegills, Crappies

The darling of finesse bass anglers, the drop-shot rig is also a proven performer on spring

Scott Mackenthun

Rigged for Bull Bluegills

The best rigs to catch more and bigger nest-guarding "bullgills."

Kade Gewanter

Buggy-Whip Bluegills: Fantastically Fun Intro to Fly Fishing

There is no better entry to the sport of fly fishing than a pond full of hungry bream.

Alan Clemons

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Walleye

Lake Erie's Great Walleye Summer Migration

As summer heats up, giant walleyes move into the Eastern Basin to feed. Here's how to reach

Ross Robertson

Power Corkin' to Tempt Scattered Summer Walleyes

When standard summer walleye tactics fall short, hunt down active fish by power corking with a

Keith Jackson

Target Moving Water for Summertime Fishing Success

When temps climb, water with current has the hottest bite for smallmouth bass, crappies and

Dr. Jason Halfen

Rollin' on the Rivers for Spring Walleye

Anglers willing to brave unpredictable weather and crowds may find fast action or a new

Scott Mackenthun

Catch More Ice Walleyes During Daylight Hours

Walleyes are more active early and late, but you can still catch them in the light of day.

Scott Mackenthun

Go Buck Wild to Catch More Walleyes

What's old is new again, as bucktail jigs, aka hair jigs, get the nod for cold-season walleyes.

Jeff Knapp

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Trout & Salmon

River of Dreams: Banner Fall Trout Fishing in the East

Connecticut's Farmington River should be on your short list of autumn trout destinations. 

Matt Wettish

Mine the Depths: Jig Tactics to Catch Big Lakers

Swap your heavy trolling gear for light tackle and vertical techniques for double-digit lake

Mark Romanack

The Astonishing Trout Comeback at Oregon's Fall River

Twenty years after a disastrous chemical spill, the crystal waters are again a thriving trout

Scott Linden

Beat the Heat at These 12 Eastern Trout Waters

A dozen rivers and lakes where the summer bite keeps humming along.

Kade Gewanter

Take Your Trout Attack to the Max with a ‘Yak

Outfit a kayak for some awesome end-of-summer trout fishing.

Matt Church

Catch Trout When They're Feeding on Grasshoppers

From late summer to early fall, trout feast on wayward grasshoppers on streams across the

Matt Straw

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Saltwater

Fall's Return of the Big Mack Attack in the South Atlantic

King mackerel are on a tear in autumn. Here's how to join the melee.

David A. Brown

Fishing Cornucopia at Port Fourchon

Waters around this Louisiana port produce some the best fishing on the Gulf Coast.

John Felsher

Surf's Up, Dude! Hit the Beach for Some Great Fall Fishing

Some of the best saltwater fishing of the season is on tap for surfcasters.

Nick Honachefsky

Beyond the Bait 2024 Episode 12: Light up the Salt

Flashlights are vital tools for safety and success when saltwater fishing at night.

Game & Fish Staff

Beyond the Bait 2024 Episode 11: Caring for the Catch

Learn how to turn your catch into a memorable meal.

Game & Fish Staff

Beyond the Bait 2024 Episode 10: Snook on the Hook

Finding spots where snook like to hide is key to catching them.

Game & Fish Staff

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Fly Fishing

Catch Trout When They're Feeding on Grasshoppers

From late summer to early fall, trout feast on wayward grasshoppers on streams across the

Matt Straw

Buggy-Whip Bluegills: Fantastically Fun Intro to Fly Fishing

There is no better entry to the sport of fly fishing than a pond full of hungry bream.

Alan Clemons

Orvis Launches All-New Helios Lineup of Fly Rods

The famed fly-rod company is taking the line to new fly-fishing heights.

Lynn Burkhead

Feather and Flash: Choose the Right Fly for Winter Steelhead

Innovative fly design is improving the effectiveness of winter steelhead patterns.

Scott Turo

Once Again, Fly Fishing Rides High at ICAST

The annual trade show debuts expanded fly-fishing presence.

Lynn Burkhead

Caddis Hatch in Full Swing in the Ozarks

Keep an eye on those little bugs on Arkansas' White and Norfork rivers.

Lynn Burkhead

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Ice Fishing

Catch More Ice Walleyes During Daylight Hours

Walleyes are more active early and late, but you can still catch them in the light of day.

Scott Mackenthun

Gear Check: Cool New Ice-Fishing Gear to Consider

Here's a quick look at new augers, apparel, hardware and more.

Mike Gnatkowski

4 Seasons of Bucket-List Fishing on Lake Erie

Walleyes in the spring, smallies all summer, fall steelheads, yellow perch on ice.

Lynn Burkhead

Under the Ice: Drop-Shot Rigging for Pressured Panfish

When the going gets tough, use this tried-and-true open-water tactic for wary panfish.

Scott Mackenthun

Prime Time for Your Personal-Best Ice Pike

Big northern pike push shallow in late winter to gear up for the spawn. It's one of the best

Scott Mackenthun

Boy, 13, Wins World's Largest Ice-Fishing Tournament with Huge Walleye

Minnesota youth takes the top prize at the 12,000-angler event—a new Ford pickup truck.

Thomas Allen

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News

Thrilling Catch: Enormous Texas Alligator Gar Sets IGFA Record

News Digest: Line-class record gar; Okla., Texas trout seasons open; Agency director steps

Lynn Burkhead

News Digest: Hurricane Helene Disruption, Legendary Angler Injured, Bass Fishing HOF

The outdoors world news headlines are filled with triumph and tragedy during the first few

Lynn Burkhead

News Digest: VanDam Enters IGFA Hall of Fame, New World Record Fish, and More

From world record fish talk to a hurricane threatening teal season's end to bass fishing's

Lynn Burkhead

Pro Bass Circuits Limit FFS Use

Major upheaval in the professional bass angling tournament world as FFS policy shifts are

Lynn Burkhead

Bass Legend Takes a Break, Sheep Conservation, P&Y Record-Book Rule Change—News Digest

Rick Clunn exits the Elite Series, sheep news in California and Texas, and Pope & Young

Lynn Burkhead

ICAST Scene & Heard: Electric Marine Power, Stand-Out Apparel, Fishing Packs, That's a Wrap!

Here's what's new, cool and weird from the final day at the annual fishing trade show in

Game & Fish

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Other Freshwater

Is the Invasive Snakehead the Best Thing to Happen to Topwater Fishing?

If you're still clinging to the snakehead hatred from the early 2000s, maybe it's time to get

Joe Cermele

Battle with Giant Sturgeon on the Columbia River

Go toe-to-toe with the prehistoric-looking fish that dates back to the Triassic Period.

Scott Haugen

Sucker Supporters Say 'Junk Fish' Are Anything But

A group of dedicated anglers stresses the importance of under-appreciated native fish.

Andrew McKean

Show Me the Record Book: New World Record Paddlefish Reported in Missouri

The new record came on St. Patrick's Day on Lake of the Ozarks.

Lynn Burkhead

Act Fast: A Big Bluegill Bite Demands Your Attention

Efficiently tackle your lawn chores with Toro's TITAN MAX Havoc Edition Zero-Turn Mower,

Lynn Burkhead

What a Gar! Texas Catch Eclipses 200 Pounds

The Lone Star State bolsters its reputation of producing immense alligator gars.

Lynn Burkhead

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Stories

Giving Thanks to the 'All-American Game Fish'

It might not seem like prime bass fishing time, but history teaches that big lunkers can still

Lynn Burkhead

World Fishing Records That Almost Weren't

In some cases, proof that the biggest fish really are the biggest has been intriguingly

Colin Moore

Best Bets to Catch a Record Fish for 12 Freshwater Species

Head to these hot fishing spots if you're looking to make the record books.

Colin Moore

Best of 2023: Most Popular Hunting and Fish Videos

G&F users flocked to video series "Bass Crash Course," "Beyond the Bait" and much more.

Game & Fish Staff

Best of 2023: Most Popular Bass-Fishing Stories on Game & Fish

These articles on fishing for largemouth bass helped our users catch fish all year long.

Game & Fish Staff

Best of 2023: Storytelling, Inspiration, Destinations & Humor

These were our editors' favorite hunting and fishing feature stories from last year.

Game & Fish Staff

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