HINTON, W.Va. — Dark clouds hung low over the New River Gorge as I cast a top water lure to a stand of grass near the bank just down stream from Sandstone Falls. Fog in the air of the August morning ...

Stripers are keying on small threadfin shad about one-half inch long. Lures or bait that size are good to use. Larger shad or ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Last Tuesday, I enjoyed one of my favorite rites of spring as I hooked and landed 18 smallmouths from the Juniata River. Most of those fish averaged 14 to 16 inches, with the biggest on being a ...

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 ...

Crappie are biting on the south half of the lake. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said crappie can be caught with jigs, minnows or by trolling medium-diving crank baits. Fish 10 to 25 ...