As ice recedes across the ice belt, shorelines and tributaries are the first areas that hold panfish promise. For many anglers, early spring action begins on foot. Walking and stalking the water's…
A 12-gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber is probably the favorite of most turkey hunters, but a 20-gauge will also do a good job at reasonable ranges, and its lighter weight and recoil make it better…
Handheld GPS units are a great all-in-one tool — map, compass, and navigating record keeper — for day hikers and back country backpackers alike. With the wide selection of handheld GPS units…
Turkey hunting is one of the most exciting pursuits that a sportsman can undertake. But specialized clothing is needed to fool a sharp-eyed gobbler and lure him into shooting range. Here is what you…
Early April is maple syrup season in Wisconsin. There is not much that can compare to the delicious flavor of natural maple syrup. If you have access to a few maple trees, whether growing in your…
I've fished for steelhead with everything from egg sacs to wobbling spoons, but there's no question taking these large migratory trout on flies is the most fulfilling method of all. I've caught them…
Jigs are phenomenal bass baits. No matter if you flip, jig, pitch or swim them through the drink, they always seem to attract the attention of those predatory bass. But are the jigs you're tossing…
There are no hard-and-fast statistics on the subject, but I do know this: anglers spend a lot of time on their feet while chasing fish. Do your feet a favor and outfit them with quality fishing boots…
For those in search of exhilarating fishing excitement, airborne acrobatics, and a strong pull on the line, look no further than Micropterus Salmoides — or the largemouth bass to those that ducked…
Looking back over the past 50 years, it is amazing how much the fishing industry has changed.
For starters, look at the difference in rods and reels. While the old equipment, such as the standby…
One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North” is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am…
Most fly shops would have a hard time selling this fly to the right — one of several gold-ribbed hare's ear nymphs I just finished tying. It's scruffy and not very neat.
But the fact is it will catch…
