Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry
Buzz Baits and the Spawn
It’s the highly unlikely bait that most of us do not focus on during the spawn but there is probably no bait that gets more strikes over spawning areas than a buzz bait. When your […]
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Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch
CONSIDER COLOR FOR MORE WALLEYES
I was with some friends recently, and as often happens, the talk turned to fishing, and as often happens when the talk turns to fishing, the topic of lure color came up. That topic usually […]
Fishing Tips
Fishing Tip – Snug or Swinging
Anglers who present jigs vertically commonly embrace one of two opposite philosophies for tying on jigs. But each method has definite merit. Some anglers prefer a knot that can be cinched tight. That allows the […]
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®
Today’s fishing report
As normal, all sorts of things got in the way of heading out earlier in the Ranger, including shooting a couple of new videos for Shoot ‘N’ Plink™. So, the fishing started late. The first […]
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®
Then I went fishing
It was one of those days when I was trying to fit everything into a single day. First there were some errands, after which was some shooting, which you can read about on the Shoot […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
The Truth Around Bridge Fishing
When the late winter early spring time of year becomes upon us you always notice lots of boats fishing around the bridges. You can travel any lake this time of year and notice boat after […]
Fishing Tips
Do Fish See Fishing Line? Decoding Research and Manufacturer Claims
Walking down the aisles of a tackle store, you will most likely encounter several different choices of fishing line. The line can be fluorocarbon, monofilament, or some type of braided material in multiple colors. One […]
Fishing Tips
How To Target Wintertime White Bass
In spring, white bass seek tributaries of major reservoirs for spawning runs. It is during these spawning runs, when thousands of whites are concentrated in small streams, that most white bass are taken during the […]
Bass Fishing
Winter Locations For Big Largemouth
The bravest of hearts and determination is the only thing that can lead you to the right spot on a cold winter day; and even in North Alabama we can see winter time morning temperatures […]
Fishing Tips
Big Baits For Big Fish Now
Autumn has arrived in the Midwest. In a couple of weeks the countryside will be alive in color and lots of outdoor enthusiasts will have departed the lakes for treestands in search of deer or […]
Fishing Tips
Six Reasons to Fish for Freshwater Drum
The Mississippi River couldn’t have been more beautiful that night. We were catfishing on a stretch in eastern Arkansas, with a canopy of bright stars above and a carpet of murmuring water below. The bite […]
Fishing Tips
Rebel Lures: Terrific Tracdowns
The name says a lot. A Rebel Tracdown Minnow “tracks down,” meaning it sinks slowly through the water column. That makes this minnow-imitating lure an excellent choice for getting down in current, and it also […]
Ice Fishing
Maximize A Hot Ice Bite
Considering the inherent limitations of fishing through a hole in the ice, hard water anglers have to take advantage of those occasional rallies when fish are snapping. Crappie are especially prone to brief periods of […]
Ice Fishing
Shelters Heat Up the Winter with Kenai Pro and Yukon X in Thermal Clamouflage
Two favorites in the fish shack category at Clam are the Kenai Pro and the Yukon. TC. Each serves their niche well, and anglers have asked for the same great shelter in a full thermal […]
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Fish a Float for Summer Crappie
Ah, what could be more traditional than a fishing rod, a bobber, and a frisky minnow on a hook? It harkens to childhood days of #panfish, popsicles, and not a worry in the world until […]
Fishing Tips
Are you the Back Seat Fisherman
For many of us that fish the cost of owning your own boat has certainly gotten to a point where it might be the biggest investment you ever make outside of owning a home; an […]
Bass Fishing
Summer Froggin for Bass
Bass busters throughout the land love the springtime bite. When bass start getting active. Pursuing eats and getting ready to reproduce. Great fun is had by most anglers in the spring. However, many non-fanatical anglers […]
Fishing Tips
Changing Your Retrieve
One thing I notice every day when I am fishing with most anglers is that they fish their bait the same way cast after cast. Most experienced anglers are constantly adjusting their retrieve and making […]
Walleye Fishing
How Weather Affects Walleye Fishing
Spring thunderstorms will cause walleye to go deep or bury themselves in weeds. Big lake suspended schools of walleye may break up or move great distances during storms. Cold fronts can cause them to hibernate. […]
Fishing Tips
When to Hire a Fishing Guide & Finding the Right Resort
With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time investigating […]
Bass Fishing
Working a Wobbler-Style Fishing Lure for Bass
Largemouth and smallmouth bass love wobbler style lures and you should, too. The fishing lure’s wobbling action causes powerful surface strikes that will shake you to the bone. Fishing wobblers such as jitterbugs, crazy crawlers […]
Panfish Fishing
Tips for Catching White Bass
When water temperatures reach the low 50s, whites start moving upstream, out of the lakes and reservoirs, until they reach a dam or other obstacle that blocks their travel. Here the white bass stack up […]
Fishing Tips
Time To Start Planning For Open Water
In some areas of the Midwest, open water fishing is still several weeks away. In other areas of the Midwest, especially rivers, anglers are on the water chasing walleyes, sauger, panfish, and whatever else.
Fishing Tips
Got Cabin Fever?
If you are like me and live in Canada or in the Northern United States where there is still ice over the water, and the ice is not thick enough to be on safely, but […]
Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing
3 Tips to Increase Your Walleye Catch Rate
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 […]
Inshore
Tarpon Tactics: Cut Bait for the Silver King
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 preferences that other […]
Videos
Ice Fishing
When Winter Panfish Behave Badly
A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static. The mistaken belief that nothing changes. We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up […]
Top Fishing Headlines
Finding Hard Bottom
One of the things that can be key to finding fish is identifying the bottom content. Certain fish prefer certain types of bottoms at certain times. Which fish prefer what type when will be left up to […]
Walleye Fishing
The Biggest Key to Frequent Walleye Bites
When walleye fishing gets tough, it’s often to an angler’s advantage to slow things down. One tactic that is great at catching “tough-bite” walleyes is what I like to call “slow fall”. This is a […]
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Videos
Fishing Tips
Keep Quiet For More Shallow Water Fishing
In late spring and early summer, lots of fish species will be in shallow water. Panfish and bass will be in there spawning, and walleyes will be hanging around in the shallows after the spawn. […]
Fishing Tips
Silver Buddy Tip
CSN Washington reported: Hooking Up a Buddy!The Potomac remains frozen shore to shore. It’s time to get ready for the thaw! Chances are the Silver Buddy bite will be strong! Check your hooks! These lures are […]
Fishing Tips
Snag Proof Tip
TIPS FOR A SNAG PROOF FISHING TRIP! Want dozens of thrilling strikes…want to catch lunker bass and pike all season long? It’s easy! Just look for the weedbeds, moss or lily pads on any lake […]
Bass Fishing
Muskie Fishing