The jig and pig hit the water with a light splash right next to a stump and Gary Howey twitched it a couple of times and then swam it back about a foot. That's when I saw his line jerk to the side. He ...

Some farm ponds in my region have declined as reliable producers of bountiful and safe-to-eat fish during recent years. As almost everyone who reads Farm and Ranch Life knows, I am a passionate ...

Since fishing is a popular pastime in a growing population, public fishing areas are becoming more crowded every year. Opening private farm ponds or lakes for fee fishing can be a win-win situation ...

An aerial view of Kentucky will show many circular pods of water scattered across the landscape. Some have trails made by cattle coming to them for a drink, some are ringed with large trees, some have ...

Fishing in farm ponds can produce a lot of nice fish and provide a fun day of fishing. These small ponds generally don't get fished hard and heavy, especially private farm ponds and they hold massive ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

During this time of the year, there are several tasks that need to take place on farm ponds, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment specialist in the department of aquaculture and fisheries at ...

Teresa Croy and her husband Don were fishing a private pond in Putnam County, Ohio, on Nov. 2, and Teresa really wanted to catch some crappies. But after casting small jigs for a while without any ...

The Woodlands became the subject of yet another online ranking when it was named one of the top 10 fishing destinations for Memorial Day in the country by a fishing charter website this year. While it ...

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Crappie are a popular target for anglers because they are fun to catch and great to eat. With our spring weather improving, the crappie bite has picked up at C.J. Strike (pictured) and Owyhee ...

A record-breaking fish was caught in a Kansas farm pond this year, and not everyone thinks that should count. Angler Tami Sanderson, of Goodland, reeled in the yellow perch using a minnow as bait in ...