Walk into a fishing tackle store to find a pack of hook and it can be overwhelming. Dozens and dozens of hooks in various sizes and styles made by different manufacturers. And the choice you make is ...

In fisheries all over the world, many fish are caught using a process known as pelagic longlining. This consists of fishing crews traveling out into the open ocean and deploying a series of baited ...

If you hook a fish properly, and the line doesn’t break, you should eventually catch it. Of course, the angler or crew can make a serious error that results in a ...

For thousands of years the Makah fished the Salish Sea using the čibu·d, technology they are reviving using brass. It is superior for targeting halibut over other species. Photo courtesy of Jonathan ...

Today's Fishing Q&A is about pole sizes for surf fishing, treble hooks or single hooks, and rigs for dock fishing. Question 1: How long should my fishing pole be for surf fishing? Question 2: Do you ...

Sheepshead, with rows of human-like teeth protecting the palate, are notoriously difficult to hook. Fishing can be easy and relaxing. It can also be very technical and challenging. Where it falls for ...

In 50 Things to Do with a Penknife (Princeton Architectural Press) by Matt Collins, a horticultural consultant at the Garden Museum in London, showcases a practical guide for whittling with a penknife ...