During my lifetime in the fishing industry, I’ve seen several efforts to increase youth participation in sport angling. Some have shown promise, but fallen by the wayside; others have failed for financial reasons or organizational problems.
Triggering slow-biting river walleyes Charles ‘Turk’ Gierke Years of guiding experience: 21Favorite bodies of water: Mississippi and St. Croix rivers Anglers need to know that mid September is closer to the dog days of summer than the fall feeding frenzy and it’s not until the cold of fall actually arrives and the nights are in
Three killer open-water walleye tactics before ice-up
One of the oldest lures in most angler’s tackle boxes gets overlooked this time of year. It might surprise some readers that this lure is Rapala’s Jigging Rap, which hit the market in the 1960s, and developed into one of the most popular ice-fishing lures of all time.
Mimicking the top bass forage of autumn
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
During my 50-year career in the fishing industry – as an avid angler, guide, tournament fisherman, tackle designer and manufacturer, seminar speaker, and leader of fishing media outlets – I’ve heard a lot of questions. Whether it’s at a sports show or boat ramp, one of the most common is, “How can I get a job in the fishing industry?”
Though the drop-shot rig has been popular among expert bass anglers for many years, I still talk to anglers who haven’t tried it, especially those who fish for walleyes and panfish.
Bass fishing often is all about rigging: Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Wacky Rig, Ned Rig, and more. But when I first saw VMC’s new “Tokyo Rig” in 2018, I admit being somewhat dubious.
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