There are three kinds of trout in this country — native, wild, and stocked. Native trout are the ones that have been here for ...

Starting out with fly fishing can be equal parts exciting and confusing. There’s so much to figure out—gear, casting,... The ...

For three and a half decades, H.G. “Tap” Tapply dolled out hard-earned wisdom on all things outdoors in his monthly column, Tap’s Tips. Here, we have compiled 40 of his best fishing tips from the ’60s ...

The spring is one of the best times to target bass across the country. Though there are certainly pockets of exciting fishing elsewhere on the calendar, the spring is when bass push shallow and become ...

When I guided, I made it a practice to step away from my anglers and let them fish. From a distance I would watch and see if I could discern the strengths and weaknesses in their game: why were they ...

Discover the ultimate carp angling tips and tricks to land bigger and smarter fish. Learn about bait selection, rig setups, feeding strategies, and reading water conditions to maximize your success on ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

Add Outdoor Life (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

ZANESVILLE ‒ Take it from a man nicknamed Bass to know a thing or two about fishing. Solomon Curtis, also known as Bass Curtis, is well-known across Ohio for his love of fishing and his 35 years' ...