Fishing (15)

Close-up of an alligator gar underwater, how to catch alligator gar concept.

How and Where to Catch Alligator Gar This Season

The alligator gar is the largest species in the gar family. Named for its long, alligator-like snout filled with sharp teeth, it often reaches six to eight feet or more and can weigh over 150 pounds This fish has a nearly prehistoric appearance and tough…

 A man fishing in the water, using a fish finder concept.

Can a Fish Finder Get Wet? A Guide for Anglers

Whether you've been fishing for a long time or just getting started on fishing adventures, you want to protect your gear. That includes your fish finder, and one of the biggest questions surrounding this piece of equipment is whether it can get wet. After all, fishing…

Close-up of a silver bass, fishing concept.

Top 7 Tips for Staying Safe When Fishing This Season

When you're planning a great fishing season, there are a lot of things you'll want to consider. From the weather to emergencies like a person overboard in cold water, you need to be ready for anything your adventures bring. Here are seven of the top tips for…

Close-up of a hand holding a fishing rod over the water, bass fishing concept.

A Guide to Bass Fishing for Beginners

Many boaters enjoy bass fishing, a great way to spend time on or near the water. It's exhilarating at times while also peaceful when the fish aren't biting, and you have time to simply enjoy nature. When you're just getting started fishing for bass, learning…

Photo of fish underwater, fish species concept.

Fish Species: 5 of the Rarest Catches

About 71 percent of the Earth is covered in water. In our six ocean realms (the human edges, hidden boundaries, light and dark zones of the central waters, active geology, ice, and microscopic), all kinds of species, from the known and unknown to the unknowable, have garnered…