During the course of a season, I am asked perhaps a dozen times the question, "Do fish see colors?" My answer is usually, "They see colors but haven't been taught to identify them by name." The answer ...

The great bait debate is no joke. Ask Tom Loe. “Years of observing the average bait chucker ... have left me tainted and hardened to the point where my humor on this subject may be too dark for ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly answers questions submitted by residents and outdoor enthusiasts. Following are submitted questions and CDFW’s answers. Q: Do osprey have their ...

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 ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

This story, “It Takes a Grampus,” appeared in the August 1950 issue of Outdoor Life. Did you ever buck a first-class, big­ scale, full-blown jinx in a choice piece of trout country? Ever fish streams ...

For many Arkansans, summertime is catfishing time. Some fish at night, some during the day. Some fish from the bank, others from boats. Some are successful; others are not. To be sure you’re not in ...