Every year, a centuries-old tradition takes place on Ozark streams””gigging for suckers at night

From little brook trout to monster makos, the following fish all swam free””and still haunt the anglers who nearly caught them

Summer crowds sabotaging your sport? Don’t be afraid of the dark

Here’s how to identify both toothy brawlers and why you might want to chase one over the other

Fishing the annual white perch run on the Potomac is about more than just another day on the water

Chain pickerel are widely available, quick to hit a lure, and a blast to catch. Here’s your guide for getting in on the action

Learn the difference between these two sweet-and-salty brawlers

Pound-for-pound, spots are probably the better fighters, but you’ll rack up heavier bags with largemouths. Here’s everything you need to know about both

Sure it’s hot. But you can still have killer bass fishing through summer’s dog days. Here’s where to find active fish and how to catch them

The discovery of a small snake beneath a rock outside his childhood home led the author to a lifetime of adventure, romance, and fishing tales