If you can't go fishing because it's too cold and windy, take advantage of the downtime with some rod-and-reel maintenance.

Summer flounder (or flukes, if you prefer) are often covered in spots on their backs; winter flounder are a solid dark. Summers have bigger and sharper teeth than winters. Summers top out at longer ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

In early winter, finding crappies is as easy as finding green aquatic vegetation. Big slabs will be right up in the greenery, where they not only find abundant foot, but cover, both for ambushing ...

Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...