It has happened to all of us as fly fisherman. We spot a big fish rising to the surface across the stream, inhaling a struggling insect drifting in the current. The excitement of seeing the trophy…
Pros4-1Source's Keith Worrall talks Spring Crappies in the Northwoods.
Springtime brings blooms to the Lilacs in the upper Midwest and Trilliums in the far North, and to the northern Crappie angler…
When I first started tying flies, I tied bucktails. That's fairly standard for most of us because bucktails are relatively uncomplicated and inexpensive to tie.
When I gained competence tying those…
Nymphing is a fun and productive method for catching trout in general, but with steelhead, this special technique can be one of the most effective ways to hook up consistently. Learning how to…
Although the Northern Midwest is known for countless miles of pristine trout streams and lakes, every year anglers are discovering how fun and exciting spring pike fishing can be. Fly anglers need…
BASSIN' IS BIG IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN by JD Pate
Head across the Pacific to explore the subculture of bass fishing that's grown up around ancient Lake Biwa, where the explosion of a largemouth…
One of the greatest aspects of fishing is that it can be pursued at so many levels; directed toward so many species. And while there's something to be said for staying within your comfort zone —…
If I had to choose one style of bait that consistently provokes heart-stopping excitement, thunderous thrills and a fair share of big bass to boot, it would be no other than a topwater lure. There's…
Cruise ships are a popular travel venue all over the world, yet my research indicates that cruising is a vastly underutilized resource when it comes to fishing. Perhaps one reason for this is that…
Crappie are fun to catch, but they also pack their share of unique challenges. Here are three ways to improve your crappie-catching game.
Get a Feel
Crappie are notorious up-feeders and hits can be…
Ponds and small lakes don't just harbor little bass. Many also hold some giants, and these fish get that way because most anglers focus their efforts on larger, more renowned waters.
These waters may…
The key to catching catfish in streams, creeks and rivers is to look for current breaks and present natural bait in a natural manner to catfish that lie behind large rocks, boulders, stumps, brush…
