You don't see many cats in fishing boats, but I love having my favorite fishing companion along. / Photo by Joe Shead Never in my adult life had I owned a pet. We had dogs when I was growing up, and ...

If there were a Swiss army knife of the fishing world, it would have to be the humble jon boat. Typically no larger than 15 feet long, these flat-bottomed vessels give anglers a step up in confidence ...

DAVE: I have fished the James for about 50 years in a 12-foot Jon boat, and it has served me well. I would choose a Jon boat over a canoe because of its stability and roominess. Canoes are easier to ...

"It had been at least 10 years since I launched a flat-bottomed boat. Years of fishing seem to push every angler toward high-end fiberglass and electronics. However, the second I found myself back on ...

Never in my adult life had I owned a pet. We had dogs when I was growing up, and when I was in high school my parents got a cat, but I'd never owned my own pet. That all changed when I met Tashina. I ...