My uncle Guy McClintock of Cherry Valley spent much of his life fishing for crappie. His fishing vessel was a 10-foot johnboat hand-crafted from cypress. His poles were hand-cut canes. Not ...

I take my old fishing tackle box and empty it -- taking stock of what I have, what I should have and what I should trash. Every year it's bulging, thanks to additions from Christmas and my Jan. 2 ...

Anti-corrosion technology protects hooks and lures against rust, with the adjustable dividers and secure twin latches. A great do-it-all tackle bag at a reasonable price point. Nothing says fishing ...

I like black snakes. Oh sure, I get a little upset with them when they invade the bluebird house in the front yard, but overall, I d say a black snake is beneficial to have around. Copperheads are ...

I know I'm getting old. My long-suffering wife reminded me that next year I would reach 70 years of age. Only getting better, not older, I explained. This was reinforced by a recent communication from ...

I can remember it vividly; I jumped into Grandpa’s car and he and I made the drive east to St. Paul to Joe’s Sporting Goods. It was circa 1992 and I was a fishing fool with a subscription to ...