This is a basic guide to spin fishing for trout in Maryland. Much of this information can apply to other states for fishing for panfish and can be adapted for fly fishing. Most trout waters in ...

Good trout spinning reels can make all the difference between landing a bunch of fish or a frustrating day on the water. Finicky trout call for a light line and a smooth drag that fights fish without ...

Few anglers would argue with the idea that rainbow, brown, and brook trout are the best-known, most widespread, and most sought-after trout in North America. While cutthroat trout might not get all ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

Grayling have an exotic air about them for many anglers in the Lower 48. We’ve seen them in books and magazines, but they’re mostly pictured in far-flung destinations like Alaska and northern Canada ...

Trout season opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 6, in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that means it’s time for anglers to take stock of their fishing tackle and bait or lure options. For some ...

One of the many reasons anglers are drawn to kayak fishing is the opportunity to access waters unreachable by a boat under power. This is especially true for inshore saltwater fishing, and a major ...

This winter’s weather pattern has not been overly kind to the angler. Enough ice to eliminate most open water options; not ...

A family of dedicated spin anglers are taking the state to court, arguing that fly fishing only regulations impede their freedom to harvest fish under Maine’s constitutionally protected right to food.

Trout fishing season is a family tradition in Pennsylvania as fathers and mothers take their children to local lakes and streams each spring in the pursuit of rainbow, brook and brown trout. Last year ...

So many waters, so little time. Such can be said of most any hobby or activity, especially an outdoor-related adventure. The world is abundant with outdoor recreational opportunities. Fishing can be ...