When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period. While artificial lures are variously new, improved, or otherwise hyped worldwide, the lowly worm and its ...

Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

• LAKE MEAD --Anglers are netting shad in the shallows. Fishing has been fair to good in the Vegas Wash arm for anglers using lures and live shad. Jigging with anchovies also will catch catfish and ...

Fishing for striped bass is steadily improving. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said a good area to try is the south part of the lake between Horseshoe Bend park and Friendship Creek. Brood minnows or ...

For each of those racy lures that line tackle-store shelves, there are a dozen plain, bare hooks on the next aisle. Glitzy hardware adds an element of challenge for those so inclined, but nothing ...

The use of live shad is a very effective technique which can out-produce artificial lures, and can appeal to a variety of game and non-game species. This past week alone my clients boated 253 fish ...

Striped bass are scattered over the south half of Beaver Lake, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Locate schools of shad with electronics and striped bass should be nearby feeding on shad. Gulls also ...