Itching for summer smallmouth action? No need to wait until ice-out to battle trophy bronzebacks. With many fish over the 20-inch mark, Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay has some of the best smallmouth…
One of the cool aspects about ice fishing is that it is an easy sport to get into. A person can get involved with very little gear – can walk to fishing spots – and can grow their arsenal of fishing…
When you are getting ready for a fishing trip, establishing a routine will help you make sure that every detail is taken care of.
The next time you’re getting ready for a day on the water, make a…
I’d never want to take a crappie shoe shopping. Even if you could overcome the difficult task of sizing a fin correctly, the fish would never be able to make up their mind. One moment plain sneakers…
Choosing an ice fishing rod can be a daunting task. Here are 4 things to keep in mind when shopping for a new hard-water sword:
Large guides and a crisp, sensitive blank will help you put more…
If you want to catch bass fishing windy days in early spring, find windy banks. Many times, you’ll find that these areas hold the warmest available water on the lake you’re fishing. Baitfish will…
After launching my boat in the river the other day, my sonar unit registered a water temp of 35 degrees—Burrr! Gamefish such as bass, walleye, crappie, and yellow perch can still be caught in frigid…
Throughout January, February, and March many dedicated walleye fishermen traverse hundreds of miles of ice tracking the movements of giant schools of fish. I feel blessed to take part in this…
Sometimes it's more of a trick to get the hooks OUT of a fish than it is to get them in. When practicing catch and release, removing hooks quickly and with minimal damage is important. It's a big…
Don’t let an empty bank account keep you from a great hard water outing. These items can make all the difference on tough days, and at under $5 each you can still afford to pack some beverages…
Icing walleyes and saugers at Baudette MN on Lake of the Woods this time of year is a very popular activity. Visitors from all over the world come to experience an adventure and fishing experience…
No doubt you’ve seen tarpon paired with fly fishing or bottom jigging efforts. There will certainly be times, however, based on the mood of the fish, the weather conditions, and the angler’s…
