Western Australia’s demersal fishing shutdown is a warning shot—why closures like this spread
Western Australia’s decision to shut down parts of its demersal fishery is not an isolated environmental gesture, it is…
Striped bass managers are under pressure again—what’s on the table for 2026
Striped bass managers are heading into 2026 with a stock that still needs rebuilding and a coast full of…
Connecticut adds more catch-and-release trout water for 2026
Connecticut is reshaping its inland fishing map, and you are about to see more stretches of river where trout…
CT anglers: a new brook trout size rule starts Jan. 1
Connecticut’s wild brook trout are getting a new layer of protection, and as an angler you will feel it…
The next big freshwater fight: invasive species rules that could change what bait you can even carry
Across the country, the quiet act of scooping minnows or grabbing a tub of nightcrawlers is colliding with a…
A major “no information” tournament rule is shifting—how it changes pre-fishing and scouting
You are entering a tournament landscape where one of the most rigid rules in professional bass fishing is being…
Connecticut’s trout rules change Jan. 1—and a lot of anglers won’t notice in time
Connecticut is about to change how you fish for trout, and the shift arrives right as you are tying…
Baits that work even when water clarity gets bad
When the water turns muddy, stained, or even chocolate milk thick, a lot of anglers pack it up and…
Lures that get crushed when the bite is slow
When fish aren’t fired up, they won’t chase something flashy or fast. But that doesn’t mean they won’t eat….
Bank-fishing mistakes that spook fish instantly
Bank fishing gives you access to some excellent water, but it comes with its own set of challenges—especially when…