In my years of accumulating useful fishing tips and knowledge, a few lessons stand out. And right near the top of the list is this: If a body of water looks good, it probably is—but the only way to ...

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 ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

The winds haven't been friendly to those fishing out of Matagorda. Capt. Bink Grimes of Sunrise Lodge reported that the winds have caused the tides to be higher than normal, ...

If there’s a universal lure every angler should carry in his or her tackle box, there’s a strong argument it should be a small jig. These versatile lures will be referred to in this article as ...