Today’s ice anglers are spoiled for choice when it comes to lure selection. As a tackle junkie, I own my fair share of…

The author loves St. Croix's coil spring bobber system. Ice fishing season is quickly approaching and I’m looking…

A 28-inch long, medium-action jigging rod is a standard piece of gear for most ice anglers. Other options do exist, but…

Bars and points attract fish no matter the season. A point is a shoreline extension that pushes out into a lake. A bar…

Most outdoors enthusiasts have heard statements about the amount of heat lost through one's head if left uncovered in…

"Where are the best spots to fish in rivers?" is a question I've been asked at different fishing shows. I can chinwag…

Dealing with insects is a given for anglers and hunters as our activities regularly put us in bad bug situations. West…

Autumn is a great time to target walleye. Generally speaking, fish are active and big ones are prowling and eager to…

Chasing crappie is one of my favorite autumn activities. Fish stack-up and are willing biters, most days anyways. There…

A trait of any successful angler is being able to put a pattern together that'll catch fish. One key component to a…

I was doubtful the first time I heard about Blakemore's Real Magic many moons ago. A conditioning treatment for line —…

  The author releasing a muskie caught on a perch-colored Hughey glidebait. Fall is trophy time for muskies. Hard-…