Washington Scouts Try Ice Fishing on a Frozen Lake
Fishing is challenging. Doing it on a frozen lake presents an extra-fun challenge.
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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!
Fishing the Summit Lives Up to Hype
Whether you’re headed to jamboree next summer, or on any trip to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you owe it to yourself to try a little fishing. And that’s not just a load of hype.
Build a fishing rod rack
Organize your fishing rods by building this simple wooden rack.
How to buy fishing gear
The Gear Guy brings you some of the best new rods, reels and other fishing tackle.
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.
8 Fishing Knots to Know
Can you imagine going fishing without knowing how to tie an improved clinch knot? Or a double surgeon's loop? Neither can we.
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.
Go fishing with these video games
Can't get enough fishing this summer? These games let you fish inside and all around the world.
How to go fishing at night
Fishing after dark takes skill. Here are tips to help you catch your limit.
Catch and release fishing tips
Here are a few tips for ensuring the fish you catch have the best chance of survival.
How to tie basic fly-fishing knots
Fly fishermen depend on knots and must know how to tie several different knots properly. Here's how to tie some of the more common fly-fishing knots.
Choosing the right fishing lure
Which lure is right for catching a fish? Check out these descriptions of some common lures and then go out and give it a try.
10 Steps to Start Fishing
Learn how to catch fish with these simple and easy steps!
How to Fish in a Stream Pool
In stream fishing, 90 percent of the fish are found in 10 percent of the water. Here’s how to find out where that is.
Fly-Fishing
Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people.
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In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell offers this advice: "Every Scout ought to be able to fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never learned to catch fish."