Tapping into cold-water, early-spring crappies
May 27, 2020
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Where to find crappies in this cold water and what to use to get them in the boat.
Gear & Gadgets
Wrangling bass with wacky worms
May 25, 2020
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Wacky worms can be especially effective coaxing bass when the bite is tough. Try going dead-stick style and leave it alone. For how long? Let the bass decide.
The scent factor
May 18, 2020
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How scent can be a deterrent – and tips for how you can make it less of a problem.
Five tips to becoming a better drop-shotter
May 15, 2020
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The technique allows you to fish over fish that school deep, such as on humps, rock piles, or outside weed edges. However, it can be cast and fished horizontally, as well.
Combine casting and trolling for muskie success
May 15, 2020
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Many would argue that casting is simply more fun because you see follows and feel strikes. Others would argue that good trollers catch more muskies.
On opening day, harass some bass
May 11, 2020
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Minnesota’s C&R bass season begins May 9 – except in the northeast, where possession season opens.
Spinning reels or baitcasters: what’s best when?
May 11, 2020
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If you only fish a few times a year, there is no reason to get involved in the fine art of fishing and what’s best for each occasion and species. But why not learn when
The ‘Big Muddy:’ a great place to social distance
May 5, 2020
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It was awesome to finally get on open water after being homebound for so long. There are precautions in place at every public spot in South Dakota, with take-out food only and everyone practicing social
Using Wacky Worms
May 4, 2020
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Give this tried-and-true lure a try for largemouth and smallmouth bass – and more.
