Icing walleyes all season long
By Jerrod Vila Contributing writer Venturing out onto the hardwater is easily one of my favorite things to do. As the winter presses on, tactics
Choosing between rattle and flash spoons: Which one, and when?
By Joel Nelson Contributing Writer There’s more than one way to skin – catch, actually – a walleye, and it’s true that a variety of
Ice auger options: To pistol or to powerhead?
By Joel Nelson Contributing Writer Whether I’m at a sport show or in a retail store, I hear the lament, especially from older anglers: “It’s
Snowfalls Don’t Help Ice-Making In Minnesota, Anglers across ice belt reminded to check for safe conditions
By Javier Serna Assistant Editor Sauk Centre, Minn. — Bait shop owners, resorters, fishing guides, and others who cater to ice anglers were responding this
New tackle and gear for the 2022-23 hard-water fishing season
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Illinois Woods & Waters – Canton Lake, Fulton County
DNR’s most recent survey of the lake provided good news for anglers.
Illinois Lake Profile – Lake Murphysboro, Jackson County
“The 2020 bass survey was one of the best surveys on record for this lake.”
Illinois Lake Profile – Braidwood Lake, Will County
Braidwood’s blue catfish get a lot of attention, but its largemouth bass fishery is just as popular.
Illinois Lake Profile – Cedar Lake, Jackson County
“Cedar Lake has one of the best largemouth populations of any lake in Illinois, with respect to the total number of fish and fish over 18 inches.”