Ever heard of cast net fishing? Babbs shares her experience learning the sport during a family vacation on Tybee Island, Georgia.

I keep a very full schedule with my shooting, writing and school. But, I absolutely love the outdoors – especially anything near the water. This summer, I started taking a special liking to muskies. Since I was on a bit of a fishing kick, I reached out to Jacob Ott from Otters Guide Service to […]

Imagine my surprise to learn that the first female scientist, Louella Cable, at the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, hailed from South Dakota – my home state. She attended the same university where my parents once worked, and we are delighted that guest author Ben Ikenson contributed this article. […]

Florida angler Betty Bauman has made it her profession to teach women how to enjoy fishing. The only rule: No yelling. “We try to explain to the ladies that when there’s a fish on, things have to happen fast, people get excited and voices may raise,” Bauman says. And it was one such experience that […]

If you want to find the perfect Valentine’s Day, date idea, it might be time to grab a tackle box instead of a chocolate box. Sure, candy and flowers are nice, but shared outdoor experiences can be the heart-shaped key to happier couples. Think of the thrill of a new adventure, the bonding that takes […]

The face of fishing is changing. In I Am An Angler we’re here to tell the stories of anglers, all anglers. From urbanites to moms to kids to kids at heart. The boat is big enough for all of us and the water is open to everyone. See how these stories prove that fishing is […]

Lincoln, Alabama has become a regular stop for the Lady Bass Anglers Association, but fishing this body of water in the summer was a new occurrence. Questions swirled about how the recent flooding would impact the fishing. During practice anglers would have varying levels of success. Most of which related to when Alabama Power would […]

Learn these time-tested methods for introducing your kids the ABCs of fishing in this informative article from FIX.com.

Springtime is the ultimate time of change for bass and bass anglers alike. Spring is a season of rebirth and endless possibility. While some anglers just wish the ice would melt from the surface of their favorite lake, those of us in the South are already fishing tournaments. Early spring is the time of year […]

Find out why Texas Pro Angler Pam Ridgle can’t get enough bass fishing in her post from the Lady Bass Angler Association (LBAA). I love to fish and this has been a pastime for me all my life. As a kid I remember this being our source of entertainment and family fun. There were many […]

I think most of you know what a “bucket list” is, but if not, here’s how it is defined by our friends at Merriam-Webster: “A list of things that one has not done before, but wants to do before dying”. If you’re a boater or wannabe boater, I’d like to share some suggestions and experiences we […]

A letter from Thomas R. Pero to OWAA members. I have been writing professionally about good old-fashioned fishing and hunting for close to 50 years now, and I’ve been a continuous member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America for nearly 40, having been sponsored during the early 1980s by my late friend, the legendary […]

I grew up in a family that loved to fish. My grandparents owned “Brumley’s Fishing Camp.” My parents lived at the camp, next door to my grandparents. I always went fishing with my dad or grandparents. The great outdoors was always a part of life for me. I didn’t start competing until my kids were […]

After a busy week of fishing and media interviews on the ice, the eight-member Women Ice Angler Project (WIAP) team welcomed more than 35 ladies from across the country for a meet and greet and a full day of ice fishing. One angler flew up from Phoenix, Arizona and said when it wrapped up, “This […]

Takemefishing.org explains how ice fishing is a celebration of winter. Perhaps it’s time you join in the fun?

The media event launched by Barb Carey five years ago, the Women Ice Angler Project (WIAP), shines the spotlight on women ice anglers throughout the ice belt. During several days on the ice, WIAP offers the sportfishing industry and WIAP sponsors media coverage highlighting strong female ice anglers. In 2019, from January 23-27, #womenonice will […]

The felt-bottom shoes were gripping the slippery rocks that lined the river as I made my way across to what I deemed the best spot for smallmouth bass. I could hear the great blue herons call out as I spooked them from their feeding spots. The slow, rhythmic sound of the water tumbling through the […]

After six weeks of nationwide voting, the official Top 10 Mom-Approved Places to Fish and Boat are finally in. Selected from a list of locations in all 50 states – a list made for moms, by moms and facilitated by Take Me Fishing™ these 10 family-friendly places to fish and boat triumphed over all the […]

If you need a reason to wet a line or even take up the fishing hobby we found 11 of them in this article at Outdoor Empire.

The top female anglers in the fishing community are women who inspire and empower other women to get out on the water by setting a strong example. Let’s tip our lucky fishing hats to a group of women aren’t as much about being famous female anglers, as they are about consistently demonstrating that they don’t […]

Ashlee Lundvall inspires you to find your own, personal rhythm and enjoy the sport of fly-fishing. Sponsored by Mace Brand.

Over the course of this past summer, I found myself religiously watching Animal Planet’s highest-rated TV show “River Monsters.” I was intrigued by Jeremy Wade’s passion and his obsession to unlock the secrets of what lurks beneath the surface. The feeling was so contagious that I too felt the need to cast a line on […]

Spend a day fishing for bluegill. Bring the entire family along, pack a lunch and enjoy the outdoors.

Michelle sets aside her firearms, for a fishing pole in her photo feature from the bayou.

This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features sporting artist Bob White, adventure trip leader Chris Heeter, charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch and fishing guide Ron Barefield. Meet Dan this weekend at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo in Madison. Attend the Wisconsin DNR Spring Hearings April 9 in every county. In the Hupy and Abraham […]

Featured blogger Ashley Rae shares the story of her “Ladies Walleye Weekend 2017” from her blog, “She Loves to Fish.”

Hollis Pumpkin travels to Texas with Remington Outdoor Company for an epic hunting trip and maybe a few more things.

Vera Koo’s husband Carlos went on a salmon fishing trip in Nootka Sound. He shares his story with us in this guest post.

From land to sea, the return of 3 Muck Boot wearing women with braids. Find out what they caught on this adventure.

Find out when happens when Katie Pavlich spends the day fishing off, “One Happy Island.” Sponsored by Volquartsen Firearms.

Discover what a family considers their “pier community” in this post shared from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.