Catching big fish in the dead of winter isn’t usually easy. I don’t really care where you live. Florida Keys, you say? Sure, it’s much warmer there in February, but it’s still winter, which means it’s ...

There are two perceptions of common carp among anglers in the United States. One group believes that carp are dumb and that nothing could be easier than going after them. They believe that learning ...

In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

This column is part of an occasional series of articles about an unprecedented effort to improve water quality in the headwaters of Lake Minnetonka and the Minnehaha Creek watershed. Despite cold ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mike Carney grew up in Fairview Park, but has traveled the country during his career in the outdoor media. Each holiday season he returns home to visit family, and hopefully go ...

Dobbing works because fish spot the bait and instinctively snap at it, even if they aren’t hungry. That means this is no ...

Traveling in winter isn’t always fun. You’ve got to worry about flight delays, blizzards, icy roads, and wind. None of those things, however, are in your control, so you shouldn’t let them sway a ...

Keeping an eye on the weather forecasts can be one of the best ways to help you have more successful winter trips. Periods of ...

Fly anglers are figuring out that carp is not a fish to look down your nose at. They are challenging, strong, accessible, and most importantly, flat out fun to catch on a fly rod. You don't have to ...