Panfish are common, relatively easy to catch, fight hard for their size, and if you catch a mess of them, they make a great meal.
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Category: Fishing in the USA
On Horseback: A Wilderness Fishing Adventure
The low clip-clop of horses’ hooves and the creak of saddle leather were the only sounds as our small mounted expedition—consisting of two anglers, a guide, and packhorse carrying food and fishing gear—made its way up a narrow trail
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Catfish Noodling Blues
The primary attraction of catfish noodling is the primal emotions of unmediated struggle with a big, determined fish. How to catch a fish with your bare hands.
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The Iconic Drift Boat: A fishing boat developed for the rivers of the American West.
A trip downriver in a drift boat is a peaceful, quiet, and exceptionally comfortable way to fish, and it evokes the traditions and appeal of a simpler, wilder, and more adventurous time.
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Keep Your Stream Pristine: 6 Rules of a Responsible Trout Fisherman
Next time you hit the water, make sure you are doing your part as a responsible trout fisherman and a good steward of our precious resources, and if you are helping a new angler learn the ropes, make sure they develop good habits as well. Here are a few things to think about.
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Hells Canyon: North America’s Deepest Fishing Hole
Hells Canyon, on the border of Oregon and Idaho, is the deepest canyon in North America, and contains some 214,000 acres of wilderness, almost all of it inaccessible by road. This makes the Snake River in the Hell’s Canyon a perfect location for a fishing adventure.
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