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Bass

Play Dead to Entice Tight-Lipped Winter Bass

A dead-stick approach may be your best bet when waters cool and bass grow lethargic.

Glenn Walker

Do Scented Baits Really Catch More Bass?

We dive into the scientific research on how using scents applies to catching fish.

Craig Buddo

Crash the Surface with Topwater Lures that Fall Bass Love

Bass feed ravenously on baitfish during the fall months. Cast a topwater lure to catch loads

Glenn Walker

Heavy Metal: Blade Baits and Spoons for Fall Largemouths

When sudden cold snaps knock out the bass bite, these baits revive it.

Colin Moore

The Ol' Ball & Chain: Don't Overlook Carolina Rigs for Bass

The "C-rig" is one of the most versatile bass-fishing techniques ever devised. September is an

Shane Beilue

Bass Crash Course: How to Skip a Jig

Getting your lures to bass under a dock or brush is easier than you might realize.

Shane Beilue

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Catfish

3 Proven Tactics to Boat More Late-Summer Catfish

Slow-trolling, drifting and anchoring all have their place for summer catfishing.

Dan Anderson

Cranky Cats: Chunk-'n-Wind Bass Lures for Summer Catfish

Bored with soaking baits? Catch catfish on lures designed for other species.

Keith Sutton

Dog-Days Cats: Catch More Late-Summer Flatheads, Channels

When other bites slow down in the East, catfish provide consistent action.

Jeff Knapp

Trophy Room: Angler Breaks Own Catfish Record, Teen Shatters Cutthroat Mark

State fishing records reported in West Virginia and Tennessee.

Lynn Burkhead

Catfish Noodling Will Test Your Resolve, Nerves

Wet and wild is the name of the game for those willing to go all-in for catfish.

Colin Moore

Déjà Blue: Tennessee Angler Breaks Own Catfish Record

Eclipsing 120 pounds, the pending record blue catfish was caught in almost the exact same spot.

Lynn Burkhead

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Crappie

Stubborn Slabs: Catch More Crappies During Their Fall Transition

Try these top presentations for crappies as they move deeper throughout the fall.

Jeff Knapp

Crappie Weather: Late-Summer Patterns Can Produce Hot Fishing

Paying close attention to the conditions can pay dividends when chasing crappies.

Jim Gronaw

Trolling Tactics to Catch More Crappies Now

Cover water with crankbaits and jigs to catch more slabs this summer.

Mark Romanack

How to Catch the Biggest Fish in a Pond

Pond Fishing 101: Increase your harvest in farm ponds by learning how to read them.

Colin Moore

Zero in on Superstructure Slabs

How to target specific structure and bottom features to catch more crappies.

Keith Sutton

How to Catch Spring Crappies During Transition Time

It can be a productive, but challenging, period to fish for slabs. Here's where to find them.

Jeff Knapp

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Muskie/Pike

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

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

Pike Perfection: Nosh on Northerns With This Simple Recipe

It's easy to turn this slimy, bony fish into a dinner delicacy.

Ben Romans

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Striper & Hybrid

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

Summer Schooling: Join the Feeding Frenzy

Few summer fishing experiences in the Midwest can match targeting predators herding baitfish.

Mike Pehanich

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Panfish

What's More All-American than Bluegills and Crickets?

Get some light tackle and panfish baits for some angling fireworks this summer.

Lynn Burkhead

Bedtime for Bream: Catch a Limit of Spawning Bluegills

Take advantage of bedding fish for the best bluegill bite of the year.

David Johnson

How to Catch the Biggest Fish in a Pond

Pond Fishing 101: Increase your harvest in farm ponds by learning how to read them.

Colin Moore

Panfish Gold Rush: Leave the Bank for Jackpot Jumbos

For the heaviest payoff forget the shallows to find bigger, less-pressured panfish offshore.

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

Sunny Delight: Target the Biggest Panfish in Local Waters

Monster bluegills and other sunfish are eager to eat in ponds and reservoirs across the South.

Jim Edlund

Okla. Youth Catches Bass-Sized Record Shellcracker

The giant panfish beat a 50-year-old record in the Sooner State.

Lynn Burkhead

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Walleye

Round-the-Clock Fall Walleyes

In autumn, walleyes feed heavily all day and into the night. These proven strategies will

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

Snap a Glide Bait for Walleyes & More

The glide jig is best known as a walleye lure, but it's a multi-species marvel in summer.

Jeff Knapp

How to Fish Glide Baits for Summer Walleyes

Glide baits have become one of the hottest mid- to late-summer walleye presentations.

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

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

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

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

How to Find Those Wandering ‘Eyes

Check these spots in rivers and lakes for walleyes as they begin to disperse.

Jeff Knapp

Tie Your Own Spinner Rigs for Spring Walleyes

Rig up your own crawler harnesses for spring and summer walleyes.

Keith Jackson

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Trout & Salmon

New Steelhead Record Caught, Released in Idaho

At 41 inches long, it beat the previous C&R state record by 1 3/4 inches.

Lynn Burkhead

Big Stick Baits for Big Autumn Trout

It pays to think big when hunting hungry trophy trout in the fall.

Mike Gnatkowski

Trophy Room: Angler Breaks Own Catfish Record, Teen Shatters Cutthroat Mark

State fishing records reported in West Virginia and Tennessee.

Lynn Burkhead

Heatwave Trout: How to Find Them During Dog Days of Summer

Catching trout in mid-summer requires an understanding of their warm-weather priorities.

Al Raychard

Change Tactics When Pressure is on Summer Trout

How to overcome challenging conditions when soaring temps warm the water in trout lakes and

Scott Haugen

Spinning Gear Is Winning Gear for Summer Trout

What's the best rod and reel setup for spring trout fishing in streams? Hint: it rhymes with

Dr. Jason A. Halfen

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Other Freshwater

What a Gar! Texas Catch Eclipses 200 Pounds

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

Lynn Burkhead

Exotic Fishing Paradise Awaits in South Florida

Incredible fishing for hard-fighting peacock bass, other non-native species and largemouths,

John Felsher

Everything You Need to Know About Snakeheads

Once considered a harbinger of doom for Mid-Atlantic waterways, the aggressive (and tasty)

Matt Crawford

Can Plastic Lures Rival Live Bait for Ice Fishing Success?

More and more ice anglers are threading tiny soft-plastic imitations of bugs, worms, larvae

Mike Pehanich

Florida Man Breaks Butterfly Peacock Bass Record by a Fraction

The previous record for the non-native fish species stood for nearly 30 years.

Game & Fish Staff

Record Muskie, Northern Pike Reported in Minnesota

Catch-and-release fishing records highlight summer fishing for toothy predators.

Game & Fish Staff

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Saltwater

Blue Marlin Nets Record $6.2 Million at Derby

G&F Digest: Another walleye cheating scandal, world-record seatrout, how to help Lahaina.

Lynn Burkhead

Bayou Bounty: Get Fresh or Salty In SW Louisiana

Freshwater and saltwater species alike beckon anglers to the lakes, rivers and marshes near

John Felsher

First Look: Strike King Saltwater Fishing Lures

Long known for its freshwater lures, the Strike King Lure Company now has a solid line of

Drew Warden

1 in 4 Million: That's Your Chances of Fatal Shark Attack

Despite recent (scary) news, shark bites are extremely rare for swimmers and anglers.

Lynn Burkhead

The Inshore Angle on Some of the Best Fishing of the Year

Now is the time to hit the salt for action-packed inshore fishing.

Dr. Jason Halfen

Winter 'Yak Attacks for Big Inshore Hook-Ups

Launch a kayak and fish the Southern backwaters for herded-up redfish, trout and more.

Frank Sargeant

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Fly Fishing

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

The Dependable Dozen of Must-Have Trout Flies

These 12 flies are proven producers for a wide range of Western trout fishing scenarios.

Mike Gnatkowski

Take It to the Bank for Hefty Cold-Weather Rainbows

Rely on these tactics to increase encounters with big trout when stalking the river's edge.

Gary Lewis

Fly Fishing 201: Next-Level Tips to Become a Better Angler

12 lessons that will help you elevate your fly-fishing game.

Scott Linden

Dream Streams for Serious Steelhead Anglers

These rivers in the Pacific Northwest need to be on your bucket-list radar.

Scott Turo

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Ice Fishing

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

Ice Fishing for Crappie on Mississippi River Backwaters

With a steady supply of food, crappies grow big, providing one of the hottest bites of the

Scott Mackenthun

Seeking the Electronics Edge on the Ice

With increasing variety of tech options, which unit, or combination of them, is right for you?

Joel Nelson

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News

New Steelhead Record Caught, Released in Idaho

At 41 inches long, it beat the previous C&R state record by 1 3/4 inches.

Lynn Burkhead

Halloween Walleye Has Trick-or-Treat Trek to State Record

Game & Fish Digest: S.D. walleye weighed 16-8. Also: Tautog record, superb pheasant hunting,

Lynn Burkhead

College Point Guard Catches Record-Sized Brook Trout

She caught and released the huge brookie during a fly-fishing trip in Arkansas.

Lynn Burkhead

G&F Digest: Fla. Gator Tragedy, Record Sheepshead, Trout Stream Closures

News and notes for hunters and anglers from across the country.

Lynn Burkhead

Giant Texas Alligator Gar Could Be New World Record

Weighing more than 280 pounds, the big catch could break a 72-year-old IGFA record.

Lynn Burkhead

Legendary Musician Jimmy Buffett Loved to Wet a Fishing Line

G&F Digest: Also, two cohos break Minn. record, Arkansas gets squirrelly, IGFA Hall of Fame.

Lynn Burkhead

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Stories

75 Years In the Making: The Legacy of Skeeter Boats

This builder of bass, walleye and light-tackle saltwater boats connects innovation with a

Jeff Weakley

'Elvis' of ICAST: You Know When Bill Dance Is In The House

The beloved icon continues to bring knowledge and smiles to the bass-fishing world.

Lynn Burkhead

Skeeter Boat's Fishing 'Heartbeat' Runs Strong at 75 Years

From bow to stern Skeeter has been building fishing boats with purpose and passion.

Game & Fish Staff

Strike South American Gold with Tackle-Busting Dorado

Doing battle with the gold-sided, 50-pound dorado of Argentina's Uruguay River is not for the

Larry Larsen

PGA Pro Steadies His Soul in the Great Outdoors

Brian Harman's lifelong passions include hunting, fishing and 'just being outside.'

Lynn Burkhead

Too Good To Be True! Florida Teen QB Phenom Rejects Football for Bass

People called him foolish to give up super stardom to 'chase little green fish.'

Lynn Burkhead

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