It’s a season that anglers look forward to, the Great Lakes Salmon migration! Understand the basics on understanding these fish during their spawn and put the misconceptions to rest.

The flathead catfish is misunderstood. Far from being a river bottom scavenger, they are apex predators who can afford to pick and choose.

More than what meets the eye as one of the most versatile presentations available, the Tokyo Rig is too often overlooked.

One of the best patterns of the best bass fishing patterns is slept-on- literally! The twilight hours of the night offer some of the best bites and most consistent fishing of summertime bassin.

From getting magazines in the mailbox to getting notifications in the inbox, we have more options in how we consume fishing media than ever before. We often wonder about the future, and we have to remind ourselves that we are currently in a place we once dreamed of.

Overshadowed by options, the Great Lakes region offers trophy-class channel catfish.

Master the technical precision of the Detroit and St. Clair River walleye runs with this guide in high-current strategies. By refining your approach, you will gain the tactical edge needed to consistently find success in some of the greatest walleye fishing in the world.

The anticipation of springtime fishing is building, especially for the competitive Great Lakes walleye anglers who are putting in the preseason work.

Springtime is a favorite time of year for many bass anglers. When facing challenges of finding fish and getting them to bite in the early season, what can be considered and learned from?

The desire to see what is out there and explore is who we are, as anglers and humans. There has always been an inherent draw to the mystery and wild of the jungle.

As the end of an ice fishing season is on the horizon, anglers often go north to seek adventure while they still can. On Northern lakes that appear to be puzzling to start with, understanding contour and fish activity are keys to success.

Unlock the secrets of underwater acoustics and discover how late-season fish "feel" your lures through the ice. This deep dive into the science of vibration explores how specific rattle materials—from high-frequency tungsten to subtle glass—can be the ultimate difference-maker between a dead line and a trophy catch.

In a field of some of the best bass anglers, what are the mental habits of Bassmaster Elites who have stood out and built a proven resume of success? We interviewed five greats to hear what they had to share and analyzed their response and language. 

There is nothing like sturgeon spearing—a cultural tradition shaped by patience and heritage, sustained through conservation and restoration.

From a ‘born to fish’ baby bib to a dominant collegiate career,the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Angler from Michigan steps onto the national stage as a testament to persistence and grit.

Picking the right bead is a lot more than simply picking a color. It’s about reading the river and conditions to trigger a strike! Captain and Coach, Chris Bosse, shares his decades’ worth of insight behind understanding drifting beads for steelhead.

Saginaw Bay is a year-round destination fishery that boasts opportunity to make memories on the hard water. World-class walleye await for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a winter expedition .

The season may bring in the cold, but also big fish potential as lake trout come within striking distance from shore!

Hooks, beads, blades, and bait, “pulling meat” is so much more than allowing these rigs to do all of the work.

Like in other professional sports, the hard reality of being a touring professional bass angler is the cutline. Chad Pipkens expresses a realistic sense of acceptance of the matter.