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 ...

Fathead minnows, leeches and worms are mainstays in bait-shop refrigerators across the country. These old standards have pro­duced stringers of game fish for decades, and they’ll continue to produce ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The long weekend finally is here, the mid-elevation lakes and reservoirs are ready for boating, and there's no reason not to spend a day or more at your favorite fishing hole. Anglers new to Colorado ...

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Join the action in sunny Key Largo for a full day of fishing excitement. The trip kicks off by catching fresh live bait before heading offshore to chase hungry game fish. The turquoise water, tight ...

The recommendation is meant to protect the ecologically sensitive brook trout.