If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle. Consider that there’s a spinning rod and reel combination well suited for most every gamefish ...

Love them or loathe them, this fly-spinner combo puts the hurt on trout ... though they won’t cast very far. Fishing a Trout Magnet under a small float is more effective. There’s no doubt ...

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a crisp morning on a river with a fly rod in hand or casting a spinning reel from a ...

In conventional tackle fishing, a weight or weighted lure is cast and it pulls an unweighted line as it goes. This delivery method is essentially the opposite of that utilized with fly tackle.

One key advantage of fly-fishing? Precision. “In conventional lure fishing, once you retrieve your lure, you must bring it all the way back before casting again. “But with fly-fishing ...

Last week we took a look at why shad are such an appealing gamefish in spring as they surge up coastal rivers to breed in ...