When Bill Sonnett says he enjoys "old school" bass fishing, he isn't exaggerating. Sonnett not only collects antique fishing gear, he fishes with it. Other bass fishermen can have their high-powered ...

Man has been fishing since the beginning of time. In the early years, fish was a source of food and it was simply a matter of survival. Although early methods of catching fish were crude, it was the ...

I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

In 1981, Daiwa introduced its innovative Magforce reel, a fishing tool that promised to eliminate backlash. But how does it hold up against modern reels like the Shimano Curado DC? / Kurt Mazurek In ...

When: Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Arnold No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department bingo hall, 1702 Fifth Ave., Arnold. More: To reserve a table or for more info, call 412-298-0964 or email ...

The interest in collecting antique fishing tackle has increased in recent years, explained in part by the simple law of supply and demand. But just because a lure looks old doesn’t mean it is ...

The things that enchant collecting hobbyists are as many and varied as the collectors themselves. One group heeds the call of the sea, drawn to items such as antique fishing reels, barnacle-encrusted ...