BOISE, Idaho — Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Tackle Tip is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific lure or gear item. Want ...

For years, lots of allegedly serious bass anglers didn’t want to use anything less than 20 pound test line. It was seen an unmanly, undignified and unlikely to win big money tournaments. I credit the ...

Although throwing topwater baits is exciting, expecting those explosive blow-ups, reaction baits with better hook-up ratios will put more fish in your boat during Tennessee River reservoir shad-spawns ...

Whether its Northerners anxiously awaiting the thaw or folks in South Jersey fishing frigid spring waters, selecting the right lures for cold water is critical. Luckily, many anglers already have the ...

Fishing is starting to rebound after a 6-foot rise in the water level, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Try for stripers around the islands north of the Arkansas 12 bridge in the Prairie Creek area ...

Given the massive variety of shapes, colours and types of lures on offer, it’s not surprising that novice predator anglers can sometimes get confused. But once you understand the main characteristics ...