Beginner anglers often want to fish in murky waters. Although the limited visibility might seem daunting, it offers a chance ...

Master essential gear, techniques, and best practices to start your saltwater fishing adventure with confidence.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled New York’s six Free Fishing Days for 2025, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation without the need for a fishing ...

Lake Wheeler Park offers beginner-friendly fishing activities including free pole rentals and various educational classes.

Here are 16 tried-and-true tricks from the archives of Salt Water Sportman’s 86-year history of helping people catch more ...

C hoosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels ...

In a 5-foot lake, that may mean you're literally fishing just under the ice and that's fine. Pike will grab your minnows if they can see them. For panfish, hole hop with an ultralight rod with ...

If you’re beginning to get started on the path of fishing, an important tool you have in your tackle bag is the jig hook. If ...

In the early stages of the fly fishing journey that my dad and I traveled, we were the typical beginners. My first fly ...

Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners ... a foot from the rod tip Grab the line ...

As part of New York State’s larger “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) ...