The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) “Trails to Trout” final fishing day is Jan. 10 at the Tyler Nature Center.
Here are some of the basics for getting started in ice fishing on Maine lakes now that true winter has arrived.
Bonehead Tackle, part of GSM Outdoors, introduced two new fishing products: the Tangle-Free Weight designed to eliminate wrapped lines, and the Crappie Scope Head featuring a lead keel for stable horizontal presentation with Mustad hooks.
Big Bite Baits and SteelShad have released new lures including the McMoney Jig designed by pro Mike McClelland, the Alloy Blade, and the SteelShad Coastal Series with premium saltwater hardware and VMC hooks.
Yamamoto Baits has expanded its popular Hinge Minnow line with three new sizes (3", 5", and 7") and introduced the Uni, an urchin-style bait featuring bulbed appendages and custom TPE formula for enhanced action and buoyancy.
AnglerSurvey invites anglers to complete a 10-minute survey about fishing activities and purchases during October, November, and December 2025. Five respondents will be selected to receive $100 gift cards to outdoor retailers of their choice.
This guide explores ice fishing opportunities in urban and metropolitan areas, featuring essential gear recommendations from companies like DAIWA, Eagle Claw, Custom Jigs & Spins, Northland Fishing Tackle, Rapala, Vexilar, MarCum, and Whitewater Fishing. Topics include safety protocols, equipment selection, multispecies fishing strategies, and proper stewardship of urban ice resources.
The Halibut Derby kicked off on January 1 and runs through March 31, and includes more than $1,000 in great monthly prizes provided by a host of sponsors.
Cuda Fishing, in partnership with Mark Zona, has introduced a new titanium tools line for 2025, featuring the Mark Zona Series 8.75" Ti Needle Nose Split Ring Pliers, 5.25" Ti Mini Snip, 3" Ti Micro Scissor, and 5.5" Ti Bonded Large Braid Shear designed for durability and performance.
The Cutt-Slam is a fishing challenge in which anglers catch and document the state’s four native subspecies of cutthroat trout — Bonneville, Colorado River, Snake River and Yellowstone — in their native drainages.
The Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area near Salida is a wonderful spot for both seasoned anglers and beginners alike, featuring a friendly atmosphere for quick getaways.
The country's top college teams will compete on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee, August 10-12 at the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.