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 ...

This surf fishing test compares live bait and fish gum, showing the catches, cleaning process, and a simple cook to see which bait truly performs better.

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 ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing break down what using live trout for bait taught them about bass behavior.

Redfish BayGOOD. 60 degrees. Fishing conditions are exceptional with the very low tides in knee deep water. Redfish are great ...

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 ...

Nearly two out of every three anglers in the U.S. rely on minnows or other live bait at least some of the time. A new ...

From personal bests to family fishing trips, New Mexico anglers are finding success despite chilly conditions. See the latest ...

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 ...

This can present fishermen with a dilemma. It is not an easy thing to find live bait at this time of the year. But it is not ...

Glidebait fishing frustrated me for years until I stopped making a few key mistakes. One fish changed everything. Here’s what ...