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April 17, 2026

Steve Sarley: Forward-facing sonar is anglers’ personal choice, but not mine

Featured, Fishing, Illinois, National Fishing, Opinion /

I was watching the recent Bassmaster Classic that was being streamed live on the Internet. I called my wife over to my computer and asked her to take a look at the screen and tell me what she was watching.
Please realize that the only time my bride will look at fish on a screen is when somebody like Bobby Flay is poaching a grouper on the Food Network. She obliged me and came over to take a look.

Steve Sarley: Forward-facing sonar is anglers’ personal choice, but not mine Read More »

Tips for taking advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing /

Anyone who knows me knows that, for years, I have been lobbying for a bass season that doesn’t close. It finally happened in Minnesota, and now we can target largemouth and smallmouth bass any time of year.
It’s catch and release only from now until May 23, then the harvest season kicks in through September (check the regulations for exact dates), but right now there is no closed season on bass. My reason for wanting to open the bass season to year round fishing was due to a few of my beliefs.

Tips for taking advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season Read More »

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