Taking a kid fishing? Pack snacks, put life in the live well, and don’t get distracted staring at your electronics. Above all, allow your lil’ tykes to “determine the experience,” advises Rapala Pro-Staffer Joel Nelson, […]
The Unions Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) capped off three Take Kids Fishing Day events in Wisconsin last month as part of Work Boots on the Ground – the USA’s flagship conservation program. The goal of the […]
With the addition of new Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in Abilene, Tyler and Missouri City, more Texans and their families than ever have good fishing close to home. Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes are located across the state, […]
Economic conditions in recent years have forced people to make hard decisions on the use of their discretionary income for recreational fishing trips. Family responsibilities demand we do better and more efficiently add to the […]
We have made great progress over the past five years bringing youth into the outdoor sports, especially the world of fishing. When I started working on my end of the problem in 2010, I was […]
Bass Pro Shops today announced “Gone Fishing,” a major new program to introduce people of all ages, especially urban youth and children overly-focused on their digital devices, to fishing as a gateway to discovering the […]
Living in Chicago area for some 30 years still provides surprises in terms of family fishing locations. The best fishing seems to come in the forest preserves and along the lakefront. There are several rivers […]
An often over looked part of fishing is the noise factor. Whether on shore, in a boat or wading, sound plays an important part of fishing success. Most of us have no realization of the […]
The season for Missouri trout park fishing is open. River banks are wall to wall with anglers early in the season and on holiday weekends. Then the crowds gradually disappear. But the fishing for these […]
Aggressive feeding habits, fast growth and affinity for shore line structure make the catfish a natural for teaching young and old the secrets of fishing. This feisty battler enjoys a state-wide distribution due to its […]
Not having a basic knowledge of a sport like ice fishing limits ones desire to participate. With a little forethought and some basic and relatively inexpensive equipment is all one needs to find success in […]
Boating public on the upper mid-western rivers and some lakes are finding a new navigational danger, flying carp. The Asian Silver Carp and Bighead Carp have become prolific in the Midwest will take to the […]
Illinois spring catchable trout program opens in April. It opens in other areas at different dates but the scene is still the same. During the season Illinois anglers have a chance to catch this great […]
Summer sunshine in August is often a sure sign that the fish will not bite during the day. Most anglers switch to night fishing or at least early morning and late evening. That is not […]
Twelve-year-old Natalie Bacchus cast her line like a fly-fishing pro into a freshly stocked section of the C&O Canal. But that didn’t mean she wanted to touch the one-pound catfish she reeled in. “It’s exciting […]
Tips You Can Use All Over: Illinois anglers can find good early season bluegill action on farm ponds providing they pay attention to the tackle, the presence, absence, and location of vegetation. Very dense vegetation […]
Statistics show that number of anglers in the country is growing at a slow-but-steady rate. These new fishermen need help and guidance from experienced anglers to make the jump from enthusiast to full-fledged angler, but […]
My introduction to fishing came at the end of some black nylon line with a wine cork tied above a worm-baited hook. Between the two was tied a bolt. It was pretty rudimentary but functional. […]
Fishing the heavy buck brush and shallow openings is a key to finding early season crappie. Sometimes anglers must pole their boats far into the shallows to find the big ones. All kinds of jigs […]
Today, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) introduced legislation aimed at connecting children, youth and families with the outdoors. Supported by the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK), the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act […]
The Bluegill is easily recognizable by the blue or yellow green coloration, six to eight dark vertical bands down the sides and dark opercula flap behind the eyes. During spawning season a male may also […]
May is a time to explore the area creeks and streams in search of some off beat fishing holes. With a little planning and careful walking, the fisherman can find water that is his and […]
The return of warm weather inspires anglers to dig out the rod and reel. The entire family can all take part in bluegill fishing. The many public fishing areas of southern Illinois provide ample space […]
Take Me Fishing .org Connects Children and Families with Nature through its Sponsorship of the Fun Educational Fishing and Boating Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s age where getting kids outside to exercise […]
When it comes to a good day, two Illinois public fishing areas are a good bet. Located about an hour southwest of St. Louis, Pinkneyville City Lake and the many lakes found in Pyramid State […]
Custom Jigs & Spins pro-staffer Loren Keizer spends plenty of time on the water and ice, much of the time with his wife and kids. “For our family, fishing’s a lifestyle. Both my wife and […]
High fuel costs and other boat expenses mean that many of us are fishing water closer to home and or perhaps areas we neglected in the past. Fishing a new lake, or seldom fished lake, […]
Here is some advice for off season sorting of fishing tackle. The system is dependent upon what type of fishing one is planning. It is simple if all of the fishing is from a single […]
Regardless of the realms of climate change, winters with sub-par temps in the northern United States and throughout most of Canada are here to stay in one way or another! And, despite a global economic […]
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