Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

My girlfriend -- who hadn't fished seriously until she met me -- recently asked me, "How do you know which lure to choose when you're fishing?" It was a good question. I've been fishing so long, I ...

If you've fished long enough with monofilament fishing line, at some point, your line has probably coiled up more tightly than a pro bass angler the night before a major tournament. Line twist is a ...

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

The author poses with guide Frank Campbell and a 5-pound smallmouth on the Niagara River. Photo by Joe Cermele I have been lucky enough to fish with some incredible guides and charter captains across ...