
Caught fish, must travel: some tips for transport
It’s no secret that I love fishing wherever I can, and I feel strongly that fishing outside your comfort zone will make you a better angler, no matter the species you seek. But there’s a

It’s no secret that I love fishing wherever I can, and I feel strongly that fishing outside your comfort zone will make you a better angler, no matter the species you seek. But there’s a

Through my experience, I’ve learned that the key to success for finding and catching fish revolves around strategy. Using the proper tools and tactics, in the right situation, ultimately will lead to promising results. The

The fishery is usually dominated by walleye and sauger fishermen, with a few anglers sprinkled in chasing yellow perch and white bass.
There are several things you need to consider when heading out into

Jack Pertz and Jeff Blanck are the newest members of the Illini Muskies Alliance Hall of Fame, both inducted Jan. 21 at the IMA meeting in St. Charles.

The thought of introducing muskies into Illinois’ lakes began in the early 1980s when muskie fishing enthusiasts vacationing in the Northwoods began talking to administrators and fisheries biologists from DNR about introducing muskies.
Illinois

I started using spinners as soon as I could afford them, which for a kid was infrequent at best. Shysters were the cheapest, Rooster Tails next.

More older lake trout were collected by DNR in its 2022 sampling of Lake Michigan, providing biologists some insight into how lakers – both stocked fish and wild fish – are developing in Illinois waters.<br

You can go anywhere on the internet and get tips from pro anglers about fishing and tournament strategies for multiple-day events.
But what about the weekend guy who works all week and then shows

Kevin VanDam, a Michigan native who currently fishes Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour, made the announcement on Feb. 12 via a video he published on his website that he will retire after the 2023
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