Fishing Tactics

Now that maps are better, more widely available and cheaper than ever, the playing field has been leveled—or so it would seem. Pros still catch more and bigger fish than most other anglers, and they do it in the face of this unprecedented competition. Here’s how.

How Close Is Too Close?  What NAF editors think about the ethics of fishing near other anglers.

Photo Finish.  Get some tips from Ryan Gilligan about taking photographs with fish.  Learn about what common mistakes to avoid, and what you should do in order to get a good quality photo to add to your scrapbook.

Eyes In The Sky.  Aerial maps and new technology reveal overlooked hotspots.

Old Man's Fish.  A Lifelong Dream Dies A Sudden Death.

Imagine a world without bobbers.

What are North American Fisherman's Editors resolving for 2009?

45 things every angler should do at least once. Skills to learn, places to go, fish to catch- this article is an NAFC member's must-do list.

Aaron Martens has been a Bassmaster Classic runner-up three times since 2002, a testimony to his enormous fishing talent. If he ever wins the Big One, don’t expect him to fist pump or strain his vocal cords with falsetto victory screams.

Dahlberg spills his hard-won river secrets.