A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into ...

Fathead minnows, leeches and worms are mainstays in bait-shop refrigerators across the country. These old standards have pro­duced stringers of game fish for decades, and they’ll continue to produce ...

From tiger muskie at Bluewater Lake to trout at Bonito Lake, New Mexico anglers are having success with various baits and ...

This story, “Getting the Bait’s a Bail,” appeared in the May 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. The morning sparkled as bright and shiny as a new dime. The river was clear and purling along, its voices ...

Today we're running live minnows on the T-Turn Bait Rig which comes pre-tied as we fish for yellow and white perch. It's late ...

Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

This fishing guide for beginner's details how to catch largemouth bass, by first identifying the species, learning where bass live and their behavior, choosing the right rod, reel, line, and lures to ...

Anglers around Monterey Bay enjoyed a few very nice fishing days as the 2025 rockfish season eased to a close. Conditions allowed boats to travel down the coast to Point Sur and beyond for big bags of ...

Striped bass fishing is thriving in Narragansett Bay, with anglers catching fish using various methods like flutter spoons, umbrella rigs, and bait. A visual survey of the South Fork Wind offshore ...

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 ...

Before you can fish, you need to get a fishing pole. There are two ways to do this – completing a specific quest or purchasing one. Screenshot by The Escapist Fishing poles are purchased using ...