Trekking a shoreline and casting for crappie and yellow perch is a springtime ritual for many. The simplicity of this…

Peek into any angler's tackle box and odds are it'll hold a few fishing jigs. At first glance a jig can appear rather…

The popular Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Blade lure has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 on basspro.com. Clearly, I'm not…

Spring's a productive time to fish crappie as these panfish stack-up on predictable spots and are often willing biters…

Hydrographic maps are crucial to catching fish. Anglers use these maps to strategize when and where to fish based on…

With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin…

Gear selection seems to grow more every season for ice anglers. While having the latest bells and whistles is fun, it's…

Any job needs right tools to get done properly. For anglers, having the right lure can be critical to catching fish;…

Perhaps it's because of the long winter and high snow banks, but I'm itching — big time — for some spring crappie. I'm…

I have several memories from my rookie years as an ice angler. One that remains vivid is the time I saw a lobster. Let…

Maybe it's the effectiveness of the outdoor industry's marketing of lures, but fishing tackle rarely gets the credit it…

When the going gets tough, ice anglers break out live bait. Minnows are a reliable standby for many species. There are…