Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners, but by age 5, I had both of my kids using a spinning ...

Just like open water fishing, success on hard water requires using the right tools for the job. Dr. Jason Halfen No different than in open water, each trip on the ice is unique: we fish at different ...

Bait is a crucial part of catching fish in Tampa Bay. When looking for live bait, it can be expensive. Using a cast net to ...

My daughter Sierra had an insatiable desire to learn to fish. When she was 2, she worked for hours with a bucket, trying to catch minnows. Her father had no desire for the sport so if she was going to ...

Churchill is a freelance writer based in Riverside. VALERIE CHERON IS not having fun. It’s dawn at the dock in early November, and the shy 12-year-old who has never been fishing before -- “I don’t ...

Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can always pair a rod and reel together on your own, trying to find the right setup can be overwhelming and ...

Fishing tackle can be as basic as a pole, a length of line, a weight and a baited hook. That’s seldom good enough, though. There’s something in human nature that never settles for the status quo and ...