Although I take proactive measures to protect the investments I have made into the high-end tackle and electronics I put into the hands of my fishing charter clients, inevitably, accidents happen.

Being laid off lured fisherman Rich Naliborski to turn his hobby into an enterprise 32 years ago. He still runs the New Athens fish pole repair and supply service by himself. Five years ago, he moved ...

Rob Horken might best be remembered as "Ernie the Angler," his longtime alter ego who did weekly summer fishing reports on WDAZ-TV Channel 8 in Grand Forks, but in retirement, Horken keeps his feet in ...