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 ...

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_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › For most anglers, it all started with a worm, a bobber, and a hook. From there, many ...

Big. Channel. Cats. Antonio and I are fishing from shore on this nice spring day. We're baited up with cut sucker on the pre-tried T-Turn bait rigs looking for that early season channel catfish bite - ...

When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period. While artificial lures are variously new, improved, or otherwise hyped worldwide, the lowly worm and its ...

From Other Nonprofit Media showcases select work from other nonprofit news sites around the nation. With anglers back on the water for the fishing season that opened May 9, some may wonder about the ...

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Is bridling your live baits really worth the extra effort? For many anglers, the answer is yes. A simple loop can keep hooks clear, baits swimming ­naturally, and ...