The dead of summer is when some anglers have trouble catching walleyes. If you would like to increase your odds for putting some walleyes in the boat in the next few weeks, trolling, either forward […]
When a person is preparing to go fishing, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that the fish might not be where we expect them to be. I forgot that fact recently, and it […]
Fishing seasons are in full swing all across the Midwest and that means anglers are chasing walleyes and panfish in lots of waters. Now, however, can be a great time for largemouth bass fishing […]
Fishing seasons have opened in some Midwestern states, are open-year ’round in others, and Minnesota’s season opens this weekend! Much of the early season fishing in many areas of the Midwest is centered around walleyes. […]
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has embarked on a three-year walleye study at Glen Elder Reservoir, and biologists want anglers to be aware of the project. Data collected during the study […]
SPRING “WALLEYE” FEVER! Lots going on in the Fishing the Midwest World! Spring has finally sprung! This is an exciting time of year for fishing enthusiasts across the Midwest as open water is appearing, meaning it’s […]
“I first thought I caught a carp, but when I got the fish in the boat I realized I had caught a walleye,” Reynolds said. “I was in shock that I caught a large walleye.” […]
We are programmed to understand that not all lure types are created equal, with different baits serving different needs seasonally for varying species. What about baits in the same class however? While we grasp the […]
Walleye Season 2018 has arrived across the Midwest. In fact, it here’s been here for a while for some anglers. But now that the season is open for pretty much everyone in Walleye Country, it’s […]
Golden-flanked walleyes are prized catches for anglers across the Walleye Belt, and spring is prime time to get them. Afoot or afloat, you stand a better than average chance of sampling some of the year’s […]
Each Minnesota walleye opener finds hundreds of boats on Big Winnie. I’m there with the masses. It’s a family tradition. A mixed crowd of small boats, big boats, guide boats, and resort launches converge along […]
In some states in walleye country, the walleye ice-fishing season is winding down. Some places protect walleyes as they enter the time of the year when they’re preparing to spawn. In the areas where catching […]
Phantom Lures, widely known for its design and manufacture of high quality, proven baits is pleased to introduce the arrival of the Tilly, a new walleye catcher that has the versatility to tackle a wide […]
When some anglers are putting their fishing equipment away for the season, a few in-the-know folks are getting ready for what can be some of the fastest walleye fishing of the year. The rivers that […]
Look up the definition of “fickle” and you’ll find: likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable. And this makes that one word the perfect depiction for walleyes. Despite their pickiness, […]
Each early ice season is almost a space race in regard to reaching spots further out on fishable ice while still being safe. Simply put, there are just spots that we know will be good […]
As we get farther into the autumn period, the weather gets a little cooler. It’s generally not bitterly cold this time of year, and in fact the weather can be beautiful. That’s what makes fishing […]
Historically, trolling structure come mid-summer was “big picture thinking” in that we chose long contours and consistent break lines where we could put lures behind the boat and go. Because of the amount of line […]
Live bait is a critical component to catching walleye on many fisheries. Even with the advent of soft plastics and the fact that more walleye anglers have confidence with artificial baits, there is still a […]
World-class fishing adventures in a rugged, wilderness setting await on the Namakan Reservoir system in the southern reaches of northern Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park, and you don’t need to board a floatplane or portage a […]
Walleye-anglers are a traditional bunch in-general. New techniques and technologies are directly compared to known commodities, and rightly so. There’s no use making things more difficult than they need to be, yet sometimes along the […]
Keep it simple…stupid! I am guilty of often violating this rule of fishing. It seems, the more I learn about fishing the worse I sometimes get. Fishing can be so basic and the isles of […]
Across the Midwest and I would guess most of North America, most game fish in most places are done spawning. After a few days of rest, those fish will get very hungry. If you can […]
There are plenty of presentations in walleye fishing these days, ranging from burning trolling runs to the slowest vertical applications. While all of them will catch ‘eyes provided the conditions are right, the fact of […]
It’s that time of year when the weather is warm and the fishing is on fire! I am talking June is the month of BBQ’s, baseball and bottom bouncers. That’s right, bottom bouncers! Let’s talk […]
Pulling leadcore is really painless as long as you get the rigging right from the start. For that reason, I recommend buying your leadcore setups in pairs, with the same reels that will hold the […]
Every year, the first weeks of June see some of the fastest fishing of the season. This season, with a warm early spring, the affect has been accelerated. What species are we talking about you […]
David Cook asks:I would say I’m above average walleye fisherman and catch a lot of walleyes but one thing I have been trying to figure out is how to catch them in the weeds. I […]
When trolling for deep-dwelling gamefish, anglers have often had to trade a little lure action for efficiency in covering water. Then along came Rapala®’s Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerkbaits, a trolling lure that offers the […]
Big and Little Bays de Noc lie at the upper end of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, and together make up about 100,000 acres of prime sportfishing water. Though many types of gamefish swim these waters, […]
For states with closed walleye seasons, the gap between when the ice is too treacherous to traipse and legal fishing begins a new can be a painful one. During that bleak span, however, walleye fishing […]
With the Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener only a few days away I thought this would be a good time to share with you all some of my personal favorite Rapala baits that I use and […]
Jim Carroll, long time Pro Fisherman and fishing seminar speaker is fighting a battle with cancer. Recently Jim did a week of tests at Mayo Clinic and he has started treatment, including Chemo and Radiation. […]
This edition will take our loyal and new ODU readers on a rather interesting trip. On the Fishing Zone side anglers can look forward to coverage on bass, walleye, crappie, sturgeon, trout, bowfishing, tackle and […]
Jigs are popular springtime walleye lures, but don’t overlook versatile, slim-profile stickbaits in your quest for early season success. Also commonly called minnowbaits or jerkbaits, these baitfish-imitating hardbaits are deadly weapons when schools of spring-run […]
Northland Fishing Tackle’s revolutionary new Current Cutter Jig slices through the strongest currents, allowing you to efficiently target hard-to-fish areas where trophy walleyes and other river-run gamefish live—without getting washed away by the flow. “The […]
I had a conversation recently with a friend who was new to fishing and wanted to catch walleyes. He’d been watching fishing shows on television and reading articles and going to fishing seminars, and while […]
There is perhaps no lure more versatile than a crankbait. This style of lure will catch fish of all species in all seasons, whether you’re casting or trolling. What’s a Crankbait? Any fish that routinely […]
For the most part, ice-fishing came to an early end this year. That means that open water fishing will have an early start: In fact, throughout the Midwest, some anglers are already enjoying open water […]
Innovative FISKAS Balances introduce alluring designs, undeniable fascination for fish…… Ever fished a balance? You know, those eccentric-looking, horizontal hanging contrivances with Scandinavian ancestry? Chances are, if you’ve been paying attention to trends in walleye, […]
Sat April 1st 12 PM, Sunday April 2nd 3PM, Annual Douglas County, Fish & Game League Spring Sportshow, March 31-April 2 Vendors, Fishing & Hunting Seminars, Kids Pond, Delicious BBQ Sandwiches, & Other Tasty Treats, […]
Jacques Cousteau once said, “The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish”. So, to better understand walleyes, we went beneath the surface to see them where they live, and filmed hours […]
Walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western Basin is always exciting, but it’s at its absolute best as March dissolves into April, according to Smithwick brand ambassador and competitive walleye angler Zak Jobes. “That’s when the […]
Springtime river walleyes spawning migrations offer anglers a chance to enjoy some of the year’s best fishing for ’eyes of all sizes, from tasty eaters to sag-bellied trophies. The trick to tapping this annual rite […]
Reported by the StarTribune First: Coming off a season of walleye overindulgence on Mille Lacs, there’s discord between the Department of Natural Resources and Chippewa bands from Minnesota and Wisconsin over how many walleyes to […]
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You can’t fully appreciate the need to sink your lure like a stone until you’ve got a big red sonar fish staring you in the face at 32 feet and you’re sitting there over a […]
No secret that walleyes use weeds an awful lot and despite the fact that walleyes are known to use weeds so often, many walleye anglers still avoid fishing weeds. Take a quick look around many […]
NPAA 2018 Conference-Save the Dates! With the abnormally warm weather we have seen across North America the past few weeks, anglers have already been spending their time on the open waters this great country has […]
LIVETARGET advances angler education and technique tips for its new Swimbait Series by producing and publishing an informative three and a half minute video guide on proper swimbait gear and techniques lead by ProStaff angler […]
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