Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

A very good friend of mine and a great teacher, Hawaiian Capt. Mike Rand, once said to me, “Marlin fishing is a simple thing that we make complicated, only to realize just how simple it is.” No truer ...

Cut the handle off an old spoon and use both pieces to make your own fishing lures. They're sure to attract some tasty fish to your line. To make your own fishing lures, start with an old tablespoon ...

EAST GULL LAKE — For students of the Brainerd Learning Center, fishing took on a whole new meaning as they created their own lures as part of their STEM learning. On Friday, Sept. 20, a few dozen ...