It’s generally assumed that the intended targets of fishing lines and hooks are, well, fish. It wouldn’t occur to most of us that fishing tackle could impact an owl — especially not a fluffy-headed ...

, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for yellow perch will not be the same for smallmouths or ...

If you hook a fish properly, and the line doesn’t break, you should eventually catch it. Of course, the angler or crew can make a serious error that results in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The rescue of a great horned owl in Hart Park on Sunday showed that a diverse group of individuals from the community could come ...

Amy Tavolino constantly scans the ground when she walks along the shores of places such as Herrick Lake near Wheaton. She spends so much time looking down, in fact, that strangers often ask what she's ...

You can fish with the best fishing reel, latest rod, and premium line, but none of them matter if you’re not using the right hook for the job. Those jobs, of course, range widely. The ideal hook for ...