Are you ready for some football? That’s the war cry heard across much of the country throughout the fall, and the uninitiated think it refers to a sporting event involving a pigskin. The truly savvy ...

(For years, I’ve interviewed top anglers and have noticed many talk more about the little things that make such a big difference, such as proper hook set or netting. This is the third in a series of ...

However, some of the best smallmouth fishing of the year takes place as water temps begin to slink, triggering a heavy feeding period that may only last a few weeks. This is when a lot of trophy sized ...

Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

High summer doesn't come to the Shenandoah Valley until the thimbleberries ripen. Last week the scarlet morsels, also called wild raspberries, were still tucked away in their fuzzy capsules, ready to ...