The Perfect Fried Catfish Sandwich
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...
A Slice of Humble Fly
Humility helps us see beyond ourselves–and would improve the performance of some fly-shop employees.
A Captain’s Guide to Boat Names
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...
Fishing Up the Moon: Perks of Night Fishing
Night fishing is a tactile approach, one affected by current flow and wind.
10 Tips for Catching Coho
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...
The MeatEater’s Salmon Gravlax Recipe
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...
UPDATE: Voting Extended for Your Favorite Outdoor Charities to Receive Sporting Classics Donation
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....
Hybrid Striped Bass Fight Hard But Taste Delicious
Fishing with longtime striper and hybrid guide Chip Hamilton on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, we were primed to get our fishing strings stretched by these powerful fish. Getting three outdoor writers on the same boat, and all in accord on the singular objective of...