Too many people don’t know or don’t care about anything but themselves, and they can ruin the day for all concerned, so here's what to know before you go and you won't become one of “those” guys.

Well folks, this is the final issue of Scales and Tales for 2025. It has been an interesting year that I see overall as good.

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), a multilateral body that sets fishing rules for an area that covers nearly 20% of the planet, held its annual meeting Dec. 1-5 in Manila, ...

Trolling is a great way to catch trout during late fall, winter and early spring. The biggest drawback of this technique is it requires a boat. On the positive side, any floating craft ranging from a ...

I'm out here fishing the eastern shore of Lake Erie, near Buffalo. I wasn't planning on trolling, but the opportunity seemed perfect. I'm using the American Smelt, purple crankbait and simply ...

From Heddon and Pflueger classics to the legendary Haskell Minnow, learn how to identify, value, and collect old fishing lures. Similar to oil painting, the age of the work, the artist’s name and ...

Fishermen are always looking for a leg up. From a slew of new fishing apps to 'fish call' speakers, amateur and professional anglers alike seem to spend as much time searching for the next great ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

A new Maryland state record-holding fish was recently caught off the coast of Ocean City. Timothy Shaarda, from Clayton, North Carolina, caught a 23.5-pound false albacore, which makes his catch the ...

Folks, if you care about coastal fishing communities it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. It’s time to eat more local seafood. Not only is the majority of Oregon’s seafood exported ...