A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into ...

This story, “Getting the Bait’s a Bail,” appeared in the May 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. The morning sparkled as bright and shiny as a new dime. The river was clear and purling along, its voices ...

Like most anglers of my generation, I started my fishing career using live bait. My first catch was a brook trout that gobbled a garden worm on a long-ago first day of trout season. And while my first ...

Live bait isn’t just a technique for beginners. A fluttering minnow or chunk of nightcrawler at the end of the line can be one of the most effective means of fishing at this time of year. “While an ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay utilize big live bait to trigger aggressive river monsters during a highly successful and productive harvest trip.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay utilize massive live bait near submerged timber to tempt a giant catfish out of its hiding spot.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Anglers baiting their hooks are the last line of defense stopping the spread ...

During this transitional time of year, it’s not uncommon for one day of lights-out action to be followed by a total skunking. Even traditional methods of predicting fish behavior like tracking fronts, ...

Striped bass are going for live bait. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends trolling for stripers between Prairie Creek and Rocky Branch parks. Shad or brood minnows are the best bait. Look for ...

Our live bait operations at our local harbors sell anchovies and sardines, but few people understand how the live bait gets there and ultimately into bait tanks aboard our fishing boats. Sportfishing ...

Fishers in Middle Georgia can now order live bait through Walmart and have it delivered to their door, the company announced Wednesday, becoming the first retail store in the U.S. to offer this ...