Big game fishing offers more than the thrill of a loud reel and a struggling fish. It involves connecting with the incredible creatures of the ocean, respecting their strength, and helping ensure they ...

A lot of anglers in the Upper Great Lakes Areas covet the muskellunge, calling them the kings of freshwater. But these anglers must not fish for lake sturgeon. Indeed, in Wisconsin, which has dubbed ...

This video breaks down the best fishing setup for big fish, covering rod selection, reel strength, line choice, and terminal tackle that can handle powerful strikes. Whether you’re fishing freshwater ...

Big baits catch big bass. It's that simple. But knowing when and how to throw these giant lures isn't as cut and dry. There are specific scenarios where bass respond better to larger baits and are ...

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This story, “Big-Game Fishing’s Greatest Catch,” appeared in the April 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Maxwell’s 1964 tiger shark remains tied for the all-tackle world-record (with a shark caught off the ...

For years, ice anglers were told they had to downsize to catch fish. Fish are cold blooded and their metabolism slows in winter, so we need to use tiny lures to catch these fickle feeders, we thought.

Welcome to the Texas coast, where, among other things, brave men and women are crazy about catching big fish from little boats. A growing number of the state's most adventurous anglers are teaching ...