The Coike urchin bait trend proves what fly anglers have known for years: subtle movement beats exact imitation. Here are some updated tying tips for Woolly Buggers and Pat’s Rubber Legs, plus ...

The craze of urchin-style bass baits launched at ICAST this past week make it no wonder this is our top 3: 2026 Urchin Bait ...

The Most Fun Fly Rod You're Missing Out On; Fishing Panama With a Fly Rod is a Trip I'll Remember for the Rest of my Life; ...

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active. Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand. Here's a how-to to get you started.

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Once you feel the tug of a bass on a fly rod, you may question whether or not to go back to fly fishing trout. The bass's aggressive takes and hard-fighting attitude make them a fun and worthy ...

He appreciated the gear -- but let's see what Jon Caulfield says about fly-fishing after he returns from the cottage! "I like to toss Rapalas and spinners for bass, but it's not very exciting anymore, ...

MENDOTA, Va. (WFXR) — This is a story about fishing. Sort of. But it is also about hope and how one man says fly fishing and ...

Dripping Springs Lake spread out before us like a mirror reflecting a monotone gray-blue Thursday morning sky after a night of thunderstorms. Some storms still coughed and sputtered out around ...

Some people live for the blow of a big largemouth creaming a swimbait. Others can’t get enough of smallmouth erupting on Spooks walking across the surface. And, sure, I love those things too, but come ...

Fishing line for bass is one of the most critical pieces of gear when it comes to catching lunkers—but it’s also one of the most overlooked. Many anglers will spend hours arguing over the best lures ...