NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — When the action is slow, go small. That’s a given in fishing. The dog days of late July and August usually result in a downturn of fi shing success, but many anglers meet the ...

The classic way to fish for bluegill/sunfish (hereinafter referred to generically as bluegills) is casting a size 10 or 12, rubber-legged popping bug or spider with a light fly rod and floating line.

We got ahead of ourselves in the Beginner's Fishing Series. We've covered crankbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits and bottom-contact baits, but heaven forbid, we forgot about topwater baits. Whether you're ...

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...