Like most anglers of my generation, I started my fishing career using live bait. My first catch was a brook trout that gobbled a garden worm on a long-ago first day of trout season. And while my first ...

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 ...

Live bait has quietly become one of the most contentious flashpoints in freshwater policy, with animal rights advocates, conservation groups, and the sportfishing industry all trying to define what ...

Is bridling your live baits really worth the extra effort? For many anglers, the answer is yes. A simple loop can keep hooks clear, baits swimming ­naturally, and ...