The Coike urchin bait trend proves what fly anglers have known for years: subtle movement beats exact imitation. Here are ...

What’s the best way to catch a fish: impressionism or realism? A new book, “The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $22.50) by writer and angler Ian Whitelaw, charts the ...

When Arkansans go fishing for bluegills and other bream, it’s a good bet you’ll find live crickets or worms at the end of their lines. These two natural baits have long been considered the best ...

No piece of fishing tackle generates more heated debate than the choice of fishing lures. So with the caveat that there is no “best” fishing lure for each unique angler and body of water, here are ...

A little more than 10 years ago, for reasons I still don’t understand, I veered suddenly into the sports section of my local library one day. I didn’t know what I was looking for, but one book caught ...