Fishing
ArchiveThis pastoral stretch of the Southern Appalachian mountains in Virginia is packed with hiking, fishing, road biking, and other adventures—if you know where to look
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
Make the most of the warm days with these river and lake essentials
These affordable digs are within driving distance from major cities but feel like far-away escapes
The two-hour corridor from Asheville, North Carolina, to Bluff City, Tennessee, packs eight adventures into 60 miles
Randolph Engineering aviators are made in America and actually worn by military pilots
'Lockdown Lulluby' follows six-year-old fisherman Dylan, who describes quarantine as "pretty weird right now… but also kind of awesome."
'Eighth Wonder' profiles commercial fisherwoman Erica Madison and her ragtag group of friends during Alaska's Bristol Bay salmon run
A self-proclaimed "soft" writer tries to beef up his end-of-world skills during quarantine
How a dog and a fly rod can be the perfect prescription
From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Every year, ϳԹ dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
The North Pacific right whale has been spotted only a handful of times in 60 years. A marine biologist from Seattle wants to change that.
Alaska's favorite fishing siblings have a new quarantine skill for you to learn: making seafood delicious. Their new cookbook breaks down everything from filleting a wild-caught salmon to steaming Dungeness crab—and we've included two easy recipes to get you started.
Curated products for the activities your mom loves
Mexico’s 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here’s how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's ‘The Whale Detective.’
Because no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers
Maxine McCormick is already a fly-fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
Psst—one of these presents is free
Catch a big one in any kind of water
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?
It isn't just the astounding geological wonders that give our country's first national park its allure, from 500 geysers that erupt up to 400 feet into the air to deep glacier-carved valleys and fossil forests. The vibrant megafauna and endless backcountry terrain make it one of the wildest areas in the country. And if you know where to go, you can avoid the crowds.
The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.
Patagonia's latest film explores the troubling takeover of fish bred by man
As our country has grown more divided, so has the outdoors. But Seeker's Wild is bridging the gap between the two camps who love spending time in nature.
Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way
Technical pieces that breathe new life into old materials
This film follows spearfisherman G.R. Tarr as he competes in the St. Petersburg Open, in Florida
The duo explores why this bug-eyed fish has taken the hearts of so many anglers and swaps stories about why fishing is so important to them
The clock is winding down. Don't dwell on summer's missed opportunities—make new ones.
Why these are our dream spots to cast away
Blue World Voyages plans to remake the cruise for adventure sports enthusiasts who want more out of their vacation than all-you-can-eat buffets
Forget about the booked-months-in-advance sites inside the parks. These nearby campgrounds guarantee availability, quiet, and solitude.
In 'The Outlaw Ocean,' Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Ian Urbina explores the sprawling systems of abuse and corruption that rule the high seas
The EPA announced plans to reduce protections for 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Yes, fall in the northeast equals peak foliage. But the season also offers up an abundance of uncrowded adventures in the mountains, on lakes, and along the coast.
'Wild Olympics' is a tribute to the pristine rivers of Washington's Olympic Peninsula
John Olson has been on the water for nine decades—and he's still working
Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived
Upgrade your kit with well-made essentials
Upgrade your kit with well-made essentials
Das Boat is a series of short films that follow a 50-year-old aluminum hull boat as it's towed all over the Southeast
Believe it or not, there’s still time for you procrastinators to make the most of the last weekend of summer
The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
Book a room and score perks, like a stargazing kit, bike-park access, or a hiking guidebook
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
Kayaker Eric Jackson is still developing new tricks—and beating his kids in competitions
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget
Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.
The Department of the Interior's proposed regulations contradict the interior secretary's grandiose claims
There was something about Primland that made Emily Nunn see red—a lavish and expensive outdoor Xanadu situated near her beloved Virginia hometown. Then she went there and had... a pretty good time. Blame the trout stream and the 400-thread-count linens.
At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie Pearson paddles into the wild.
These runners-up to the 2019 ϳԹ Summer Buyer’s Guide will help you make perfect casts to perfect fish
Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
This year is a celebration of the past—each of the boats at the top of our list is a revamp of a bestseller. Some might say that looking back is a sign that the sport isn’t progressing, but we don’t agree.
Here’s what to know when shopping for a SUP
Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
The new LoadOut GoBox 30 is waterproof, dustproof, and keeps your valuables organized
Smart looks and smarter design make this jacket the first thing we reach for when we head out the door
All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish
Known as the Hawaii of the Mainland throughout the spearfishing community, Tampa Bay's waters are teeming with fish
Don't travel this iconic route without hitting up great camping, hiking, surfing, and more along the way
The recent pro-conservation rulemaking at Interior is intended to smooth the way for acting secretary Bernhardt’s nomination hearing today
What does it take to make the list? Being a winter Olympian, Tour de France rider, or world-class climber helps.
The public comment period that will impact a redefinition of what's protected under the Clean Water Act is open through April 15
For fly-fishers, falconers, and horseback riders, a sling pack is perfect for easy, one-handed access to gear
New Mexico wants to create a first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund for underserved youth. Other states that care about preserving the natural world and raising a new generation of activists should take note.
A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world
The little orca known as Scarlet is dead. Will her death be a turning point for the Northwest's endangered Southern Resident killer whales? Washington State governor Jay Inslee is proposing strong action.
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
EPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
The ‘Ghost of Steelhead Future’ extrapolates what could happen to a prized Oregon river
This film, from Huckberry and Xtratuf, tracks captain Sean Dwyer’s rise to become the youngest captain on the Bering Sea.