Bass anglers are entering the season when they can practice catching fish on a variety of lures and tactics. The largemouth bass spawn is finished, the females have recovered and the bucks have abandoned their guard duty over this year’s fry. Water temperatures at our local reservoirs are ...

The afternoon sun burned a hole in the clouds as another classic fishing truism was about to be re-enacted. I pitched my jig to the end of the rock jetty as the sky brightened. It sank only a couple of feet before I felt the “tick” of the bite. The fuse was lit, so I set the hook and a ...

First fish, biggest fish, fun fish. All of them are special, but even more so when they are experienced with special people. As fishing buddies go, none are more special than dads, the fellows who thankfully introduced most of us anglers to the oohs and aahs of the sport we love. Today ...

“If it’s free, it’s for me” is a popular saying among consumers who love the ultimate bargain. And so it is for Ohioans who would like to enjoy a day of fishing, but haven’t invested in a license. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources once again has declared a Fish for Free ...

While NASCAR is beginning to rebuild some of its lost fan base, a growing attendance in grass roots racing just gets bigger and better. No one has done more for dirt racing than three-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart. His race promotions and huge payouts attract racers and fans alike. On ...

Novelty fishing lures have been around for as long as people have fiddled with artificial bait. Clever crafters applied their imaginations to repurpose everyday items to trick fish into striking. It’s reality as art. Think Andy Warhol as a lure designer. Meant to occupy shelf space ...