The image of a father standing behind his child and teaching him to cast a line is as iconic as a Norman Rockwell painting. But any parent that has tried to introduce their kiddo to the sport of fishing knows reality isn't as picturesque. From hooks caught on clothing to tangled lines, it's all worth the memories so get out there and catch dinner with your darlings! Here are some tips: Length Read more

You can't put a price on the joy that comes from rescuing a loved one swept away at sea, but you can calculate how much it costs the taxpayers. After four football players went missing in the Gulf of Mexico, the US Coast Guard spent three days searching 20,000 square miles. One man was rescued, but tragically the three others are presumed dead. The cost to the Coast Guard? $1.6 million. If the Read more

Garfield here is fishing around for his next meal, but can't make sense of the ice below him. Diving is out of the question, this he knows— only because he tried a number of times and then some. Talk about learning a lesson the hard way! (He's got nice form, though.) Read more

If you are going to be near water, either backpacking, camping, swimming, going to the beach, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, or kayaking, you've got to protect all your stuff from getting wet. You know - the stuff that absolutely can't get wet like your camera, cell phone, wallet, and dry undies. Check out this very practical dry bag (it means it's waterproof) made by Sealine. Read more

Many of us vacation by water, and you or someone you're with is bound to do a little fishing. You might be wondering if that fish you catch is safe to eat. Unfortunately, there are no national guidelines on this topic. It all depends on where you fish and if the water is polluted or not. To find out that information, you can visit the EPA website, click on any state in the U.S., and you will Read more

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah- so the 20 lb. fish has teeth. Cool. But I'm more interested in the fisherman responsible for finding the fish. When he's not fishing, he's lovin' up on a helium machine. And if that's not the case, then I think he's had his fair share of the lake water. No more for you, buddy. Read more

Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe. Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at Read more