With three men aboard a 16-foot fishing boat on Lake Erie, there is nothing but fish-catching fun when the boat is organized and everyone knows their job. Photo courtesy of Forrest Fisher This summer ...

What Are Planer Boards and Why Use Them? Planer boards are effective tools for fishing multiple lines to the side of your boat. Fishing with multiple lines (where legal) helps you cover a lot of water ...

This story originally published in September was judged to be Advocate Outdoors’ top story for 2025 by a panel of outdoor ...

Offshore party boats are experiencing a successful fall yellowfin tuna bite, with many anglers reaching their limits. Fishermen are using a variety of baits and lures, including butterfish, sardines, ...

Large striped bass are being caught in the Providence River and upper Narragansett Bay, often by using Atlantic menhaden as bait. Summer flounder (fluke) are being caught throughout the region, with ...

Paula Stovall, 62, of Country Club Hills, became the first female to win Angler of the Year in the Big Catch Angler Association, a south-suburban organization which was established in 2004. Her “Pops” ...