Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Deadly tricks for early-season walleyes
After the winter we just endured, every walleye angler is eager to get on the water and catch some fish. Across the north, walleye seasons open in mid-May, or conditions are just getting consistent where the season is open year-round.
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
Managing muskies in the 21st Century
Muskies are, without doubt, the most prized freshwater sport fish. Historically, catching just one has been a badge of honor, and expert anglers often spend several long days on the water to boat one.
Three Prime Lairs for Muskies
Muskies have been called the “fish of 10,000 casts,” and when fishing is tough it can feel like you’ve exceeded that number
Getting Serious (bass’n serious) with Swim Jigs
This versatile lure catches big bass all across the country
Tactics for prime time spring panfish
After a long winter like this past one, anglers are in a hurry to get the boat ready, get on the water, and start fishing. I’ve always felt urgency, followed by sense of renewal once the ice is gone, signaling a new season.
An Oldie but a Goodie for Walleyes: The Crawler Harness
Employ this classic rig to make your fishing great again in 2019
Growing the sport of fishing
I’d bet that a large percent of anglers are unfamiliar with one of the most powerful forces behind today’s recreational angling: the American Sportfishing Association. That’s surprising, since the group traces its roots to 1933.
