Fishing - Scout Life magazine

Name That Fish Quiz

Can you identify these popular freshwater ichthyoids?

Scouts enjoy the waves at Mustang State Park in Texas

Scouts Try Surf Fishing on the Texas Coast

Angling in the ocean? Prepare for a challenge!

Florida Troops Haul in Their Dinner During an Offshore Fishing Trip

Scouts in boys and girls Troop 610 go deep-sea fishing off the Florida coast.

Washington Scouts Try Ice Fishing on a Frozen Lake

Fishing is challenging. Doing it on a frozen lake presents an extra-fun challenge.

Where to Find a Good Fishing Pole for Backpacking?

Q: What pole should I take that can handle being carried around and that will fit in my pack?

The Rules of Fishing – How to Be a Good Neighbor While Angling

Not only should you be familiar with your state and local fishing rules, there are also some other rules you should know.

Youth Angler Education Day Gets Scouts Fishing

There’s a lot more to fishing than catching fish.

Scouts Chase Adventure and Elusive Trout in Rocky Mountain National Park

Troop 208 made time for hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping and, of course, fishing!

Make Your Own Minnow Trap Using a 2-Liter Bottle

Don't waste money buying bait. Gather your own! It's simple with this easy-to-make trap.

How to Make Ice-Fishing Tip-Ups

With these ice-fishing tip-ups, you'll always know when you have a bite when fishing on a frozen lake.

Best catfishing gear

What’s the best gear for fishing in rivers for catfish?

PowerBait or mealworms for fishing?

My dad and I go fishing a lot. We used to use PowerBait but we just didn’t catch anything. So we started using mealworms and we caught much more. But the next time we went fishing and the other fishermen were saying the fish were biting the PowerBait! My dad and I love catching trout but we don’t know what bait is best for that?

Simple, cheap fly rod

Q. Hey Gear Guy, I’ve been bass fishing for a couple years now but I really wanna get into fly fishing too. My friends say it’s really expensive—so can you recommend a simple, cheap fly rod and reel to get me started?

Barbless fishing hooks

Q. Dear Gear Guy, Where can you find unbarbed fishing hooks? I keep on catching pumpkin seed fish, and they have sharp teeth. I think unbarbed hooks would help.

Buy a boat on a budget

Q. Gear Guy, I want a boat that is less than 8 feet and no smaller than a five-horsepower motor. The problem: My budget is $500. Do you have any ideas?

Pro Angler Demonstrates 5 Ways to Cast Your Fishing Line

Improve your fishing with these casting tips from a professional fisherman.

Pee Wee’s Ice Fishing Adventure

Your mission is simple: Catch Fish! Pee Wee is on his own for this challenge ... except for that hungry polar bear. Catch a certain number of fish to advance to the next level, but do it before the temperature drops.