When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period. While artificial lures are variously new, improved, or otherwise hyped worldwide, the lowly worm and its ...

This story, “Getting the Bait’s a Bail,” appeared in the May 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. The morning sparkled as bright and shiny as a new dime. The river was clear and purling along, its voices ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing showcase a new cold-water lure that beats live bait for consistent strikes.

A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into ...

I try a lot of bass fishing gear over the course of a year, and I always end up with a few absolute favorites. It’s been an exceptional year for new baits. This list highlights the best of the best.

Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

One of the things that make striped bass such popular targets along the coast from New England to the Mid-Atlantic is their diversity. You can find them picking off crabs and shrimp along back bay sod ...

Saltwater striped bass aren’t very hard to catch. Many “Insta-famous” anglers and striped bass fishing influencers want you to think otherwise, but the reality is that the most difficult part of the ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing break down what using live trout for bait taught them about bass behavior.