PONCA CITY, Okla. (AP) - The light bulb came on for Keith Lawrence several years ago during a fishing trip to Canada with his father for walleye and pike. Lawrence had bought a local coil-spring tool ...

A lightweight tool that makes it a snap to release fish caught with a barbless hook is being produced by members of a Spokane fly fishing club who say it could save countless fish in catch-and-release ...

PONCA CITY, Okla. — The light bulb came on for Keith Lawrence several years ago during a fishing trip to Canada with his father for walleye and pike. Lawrence had bought a local coil-spring tool to ...

With thousands of people expected to hit the lakes this weekend, some may walk away with an injury instead of a fish. Hooks all too often end up in fingers and not the perfect catch. Essentia Health ...

If you participate in catch and release fishing, then it’s important to know how to safely handle and release fish to improve their chance of survival. These tips will help protect the fish you caught ...

Federal officials recently announced the release of a 2-year-old Hawaiian monk seal named Ka‘ale back to the wild after removing a large fishing hook from his tongue on Oahu. Ka‘ale, or RH32, got ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Dr. Christopher ...