In all my years of fishing, I’d been skunked, sea sick, rained on, parched and humiliated. But never could I remember a bad day fishing. I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic wondering how I had allowed myself to get in such a frustrating situation. Like all of...
A legend in his own right, Ernest’s son, Jack Hemingway, created a name for himself in the world of fly fishing that lives on to this day. Anyone who was lucky enough to befriend Jack Hemingway during his lifetime—and he frequently fished with some of the...
Catfishing is a fun way to get kids interested in the sport. This family friendly fried catfish recipe makes shore-side lunch a breeze! Every spring, I take my kids fishing for channel catfish along the lower Yellowstone River of eastern Montana. It’s one of the...
When it comes to naming your boat, no one has the right to tell you what to emblazon on the stern. But trust me; from one Captain to another, there are a few names that you might want to avoid. Creating boat names is as tricky as naming a child. Name it after a real...
Avid coho fishing enthusiasts share their tips for catching coho salmon. By following these 10 tips, you will be reeling in coho in no time. If you’ve got a steelhead rod and a handful of spinners and jigs, chances are you’ve already got the gear you need to go coho...
Gravlax is easier to make than smoked salmon, and especially when used with the freshest of fish, salmon gravlax tastes cleaner and livelier than smoked salmon. I love smoked salmon as much as the next fisherman, but it’s a shame that more anglers don’t...
It was an act of violence rougher than anything Hemingway ever wrote about – the blood-curdling screams made me sick to my stomach. But about that time I hooked a monster bluegill… A Southern Tall Tale Excuse me, gents. Jimmy Shakes here, nice to meet ya. I...
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re giving back. Vote now on the 6 outdoor charities you’d like to receive a donation from Sporting Classics! Dear Readers, The July-August 2021 issue of Sporting Classics magazine is our actual 40th anniversary issue....