Fishing, at the most primitive level, is really quite simple. The fish tugs at the baited hook and the angler lifts the fish out of the water and onto the bank or into the boat.It worked for Tom ...

At times, all of us look back in longing to simpler days and simpler ways. Often such thoughts focus on youth and carefree pursuits we enjoyed before coming of age. For many sportsmen, one of the most ...

It's the time of year to catch a mess of bream. In old Florida, that meant fishing with a traditional cane pole. As it turns out, finding the fish is easier than finding the pole. Once a common thing ...

TRI-LAKES AREA — At most sporting-goods stores, you can buy all sorts of fancy fishing poles made from a variet y of modern manmade materials. Choose from boron, graphite, fiberglass or composites ; ...

On a lazy Saturday morning, Brian Pennington fishes with a cane pole he harvested from a bamboo patch. This old fashion angling technique is a rarity this day and time. photo by Jim Lasley The wind ...

Discover how to fish with cane poles and about the different bait types. In this episode, we learn about fishing with cane poles, the basics of different bait types, and safety tips for when fishing ...

The best smallmouth bass fisherman I've ever known used the simplest of rigs -- a long cane pole outfitted with a length of black nylon line, three or four feet of monofilament, a sinker made from ...

When an angler hooks into a large fish, it’s exciting to see and hear the fish take out line as it battles to get off the hook. But what if you don’t have a reel on your rod that allows the fish to ...

A couple of weeks ago, I met a battered old car chugging along a country road. What struck me in one of those moments that transports us straight back to childhood, was the sight of the tips of cane ...

No matter where you live or fish, imagination and common sense are all you need to catch huge crappies this time of year ...

Is there a better activity for father-child memories than fishing? It's a perfect activity for Father's Day weekend! Join the park interpreter on the banks of the Black River to learn how the early ...