WINTER MEANS GIANT SOCAL TROUT By Chris Cocoles Winter trout in Southern California lakes can be massive. Just ask Craig Adkinson, a veteran Orange County-based angler who swears by fishing jig setups this time of year. Adkinson had a productive opener...
CUSTOM-BUILT LURES ARE AN OPTION FOR FISHING FANATICS By Mike Stevens Fishermen have been tweaking and customizing lures for as long as there have been lures. From taking a red Sharpie to a lure, to dipping it in glow-in-the-dark dye or...
By Tiffany Haugen Winter steelhead is a mild meat and it nicely takes on the flavors of what it’s cooked with. While this recipe tastes great with a fresh fish, even if you have a whole steelhead in the freezer, it...
TRICKING WINTER STEELHEAD FROM THE BOTTOM By Scott Haugen Fishing legend Buzz Ramsey knows I’ve been a steelhead jig fishing fanatic for many years, and when he told me of a spinoff to this approach, he caught my attention. The following...
HOW TO PULL OFF A D.I.Y. TRIP FOR THE EXOTIC SPECIES OF THE STORIED SEA OF CORTEZ By Tim E. Hovey LA PAZ, Mexico—As a boy, I used to listen to my grandfather talk about Baja California – specifically the Sea...
WYOMING OFFERS AFFORDABLE HUNT OPTIONS By Tim E. Hovey As a California hunter, I’m always looking to extend my season by traveling to other states to hunt. There are quite a few out-of-state, big-game opportunities for Golden State hunters willing to put in the time to...
