Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

When you’re getting ready to cast your fishing line, are you adding a bobber, float or strike indicator? Bobbers have come a long way from being just a plastic red and white ball sitting a couple feet ...

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

Something about bobber fishing has hooked me since childhood. It is there, very real and so enticing, but I can’t exactly tell you why it is so appealing. Perhaps it is the cadence of the float as it ...

Laguna NiguelOther anglers laughed at him. Fly-fishing does not work at Laguna Niguel Lake, they told him, you’re wasting your time. Frank Murata of Norwalk shrugged off the detractors and pulled out ...

It was a little late arriving, but Idaho’s unique alpine trout season is here. While you might still encounter snow at the highest elevations, access should be clear to explore the hundreds of ...

There are a number of fishing opportunities for anglers this weekend, highlighted by winter steelhead in the rivers and freshly stocked trout in local lakes. Here’s a round-up of some highlights from ...