Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

My girlfriend -- who hadn't fished seriously until she met me -- recently asked me, "How do you know which lure to choose when you're fishing?" It was a good question. I've been fishing so long, I ...

The author poses with guide Frank Campbell and a 5-pound smallmouth on the Niagara River. Photo by Joe Cermele I have been lucky enough to fish with some incredible guides and charter captains across ...

If you've fished long enough with monofilament fishing line, at some point, your line has probably coiled up more tightly than a pro bass angler the night before a major tournament. Line twist is a ...