If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle. Consider that there’s a spinning rod and reel combination well suited for most every gamefish ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on the DNR proposing rule changes to adjust Minnesota’s ...

As dawn breaks on calm days, hundreds of fishermen set sail in their unusual rafts, known as “corchos” (or corks), along the ...

Fishing reels come in all manner of shapes, colours and sizes, which can make deciding which is best for your budget a very ...

“Black bag” is a tight, well-written thriller that can be summed up in two words – concise and elegant! George is a legendary agent known for his devotion to honesty – and his wife. He built that ...

Having a rod ready to go saves a lot of time on the bank, which allows an angler to prepare other items of tackle and bait, ...

Good trout spinning reels can make all the difference between landing a bunch of fish or a frustrating day on the water. Finicky trout call for a light line and a smooth drag that fights fish ...

TRAVERSE CITY — A hiring freeze at federal agencies threatened a vital Great Lakes program, but a policy turnaround appears imminent. Anglers readying their rods and reels for spring fishing saw ...

Even the most stubborn, hard-core power bass fishermen have learned in recent years that spinning reels for bass have their place. They particularly excel for finesse techniques like dropshotting, Ned ...

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or ...