How to bring a big walleye onto the ice
Many big walleyes are lost right at the hole because they become entangled in the transducer cable.
Many big walleyes are lost right at the hole because they become entangled in the transducer cable.
Often, certain fish species can be attracted to a lure or presentation based simply on their biology and what they like to eat.
Results from 2022 Lake Erie hatch surveys showed western basin walleye, central basin walleye, and western basin yellow perch hatches were above average, while central basin yellow perch hatches continue to be well below average.

Spillways provide an excellent opportunity for anglers to catch crappies and saugeyes. Many spillways offer public access, parking, sometimes other amenities such as tables and restrooms.

Pro angler has lots of irons in the fire.
All year, I gather new books in anticipation of writing this review. And then I cram reading them into one or two weeks in order to offer my take on a new crop of reading

Travis Hartman counts himself fortunate to be a witness to one of the largest smallmouth bass ever caught by an angler.

In my opinion, one of the most common mistakes that ice anglers make is heading too deep, too early.

I hadn’t fished in almost a month. Between the time of my last open-water excursion and the formation of fishable ice, my mood had gotten ugly. When finally the ice was on the thicker side
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