A fishing expedition for Wounded Warriors

MICHIGAN CITY Former Army paratrooper Spc. Jason Wheeler loves to go fishing, but he hasnt had much of a chance to do it since he was injured in a practice helicopter jump eight years ago. But with the help of some Michigan City residents who put together the citys first Wounded Warriors Project fishing tournament, more than 20 veterans like him were able to sail out on Lake Michigan on ...

Fishing guide, artist -- which is his day job?

ON THE ST. CROIX RIVER, Minn. -- For a minute, Bob White looked just like a kid, completely immersed in his boyish project. White, a professional fishing guide and artist, was facing a wooden easel he had perched above the bow of his cream-colored drift b read more

Gone Fishing: Magazine joins campaign for Alpine Triangle

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A new fishing app for your smart phone

Coastal Angler Magazine launched a FishOn smart phone application that delivers up-to-the minute local weather, marine conditions, tides, fishing regulations and other details.

Peckler's Pointers: Don't let lake crowds get to you

About a month ago, I was fishing in a Fishers of Men bass tournament on Kentucky Lake with my partner, Jeff Walls. It was hot, a blazing 90-plus degrees, and the fish were on the ledges and drop-offs. On tournament day, it seemed as though every ledge and drop-off had three or four boats sitting on it.