Fishing

The powerful pull of the ancient alligator gar draws a North Carolina writer deep into the Texas mud

Deep in the jungle of the Amazon Basin lies a surprisingly well-appointed lodge, where the only thing that tops the amenities just might be the fishing

Getting to the bottom of bait and crackers

Meet Captains for Clean Water, the non-profit that’s charting a new course for South Florida’s ecosystem—and the fisheries it supports

On a South Florida fishing excursion, one hungry, hungry grouper bit off more than he could chew

Come summer, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo brings thousands of entrants, decades of tradition, and varying degrees of piscatory prowess to Dauphin Island. Amid the million-dollar yachts and ten-dollar lawn chairs at the world’s largest fishing tournament, a writer and amateur angler wades into the frenzy of a Southern institution

A champion angler on the secret to working a breeze in your favor

In the estancias of Patagonia, a seasoned angler finds much more than just trophy trout. Come along on the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime, complete with fine wine, outstanding barbecue, majestic countryside, and plenty of requisite siestas. Pura vida, indeed

In the estancias of Patagonia, a seasoned angler finds much more than just trophy trout

In a family full of fishermen, one hapless angler could hook just about anything except a fish. But that didn’t keep him from a lifetime of trying to land the big one

One of the last true fish camps on the Florida Gulf coast beckons with a slower pace

No matter your pleasure, there are pockets of pristine coastline to discover

Exploring a newfound flats-fishing treasure

Once the country’s most promising downhill skier, Andy Mill never brought home an Olympic medal. But he found a second chance at greatness on the water—and along the way found himself, too

Casting for big bass in the Sunshine State

Join writer Dave Mezz as he travels in search of big bass in the Sunshine State

Every April in Tidewater Virginia, politicians and ordinary folks gather to celebrate spring, smoked shad, and the age-old practice of civic discourse. Welcome to the Wakefield Shad Planking

A behind-the-scenes look at fly fishing’s most devoted couple

How to earn a guide’s respect, Mardi Gras in Mobile, and drinking after church

An artist resumes a childhood obsession with the fish of his youth