Fishing hooks are a critical component in any fishing setup, yet they’re all too often overlooked. No matter how expensive your rod and reel setups are, without proper hooks fish are going to get away ...

In 50 Things to Do with a Penknife (Princeton Architectural Press) by Matt Collins, a horticultural consultant at the Garden Museum in London, showcases a practical guide for whittling with a penknife ...

Gorge hooks may well be the oldest style of fish hooks on earth. They can be made from a wide range of materials and they can be surprisingly effective, though they are not suitable for ...

Getting into fishing is an exhilarating experience that makes you feel more connected to nature. Suddenly you’re part of one of the world’s oldest water sports. But a new hobby also means a lot of new ...

Cheap tackle isn’t new, what is new is the way it reaches us. For decades, bargain hunting was part of angling’s DNA. For ...

Barbel are among the most thrilling species of coarse fish in the UK that anglers can pursue. With their long, streamlined bodies and impressive strength, the experience of landing your first barbel ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

“We are the Coca-Cola of fish hooks,” said Magnus Gunnarsson, the Doral-based vice president of Mustad Americas, which oversees the regional business activities of O. Mustad & Son, the Norwegian ...

The world's oldest known fish-hooks have been discovered placed in a burial ritual, found on Indonesia's Alor Island, northwest of East Timor. An archaeologist from The Australian National University ...