For Indiana ice fishermen and fishable ice, December and early January can be described as “ecstasy” and “agony” or here today and gone tomorrow. Safe, fishable ice has been like ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing explain the glide bait trick that helped land a massive smallmouth bass.

From their looks to their fighting style to how we catch them to where they live, here’s how America’s favorite fish species stack up and which one reigns supreme. Bass anglers love bass, right? But ...

The many miles of the nearby Allegheny River provide some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the region. The cooling waters of late summer and early fall typically kick the action into a higher ...

Stalking smallmouth bass in creeks and small rivers is a top summertime angling opportunity. Trout are great. Bass are, too. Bluegills, catfish and even carp, are fun to catch. But in my opinion, ...

Tip of the week: If you plan on keeping any of your catch for eating, don’t go fishing without a cooler filled with an ice slurry made by adding a big handful of salt to a bag of ice and a couple of ...

(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 ...

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The Algonquin name for the smallmouth bass is Achigan, or "one which fights." The name fits. The smallmouth is a fish with anger issues. When a smallie hits a topwater plug, there seems to be an extra ...

Hoosiers can fish for free June 7 and 8 during Indiana’s upcoming Free Fishing Days. Indiana residents of all ages can head out to a public waterway that weekend to fish without a license or ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — After paying a $25 registration fee, licensed Michigan anglers can participate in a statewide walleye fishing challenge that includes biweekly prizes, along with grand prize drawings.