Early spring crappie fishing update – video
Matt Johnson
April 8, 2026
What’s working and the mood of the fish.
Pro Tips
How to scale and fillet a bluegill with the skin on – video
Site Staff
March 24, 2026
This is a method that takes a little more care, but delivers a better end result.
Making you a better open-water angler – video
Site Staff
March 11, 2026
Three key lessons ice fishing teaches us and how you can use those same insights to catch more fish during the early open-water season.
The noise factor – video
Terry Tuma
February 6, 2026
Noise on the ice and how that can affect fishing success.
10 essential tip-up tips – video
Site Staff
February 1, 2026
Simple adjustments and habits that make tip-up fishing easier, cleaner, and far more productive – whether you’re chasing walleyes, pike, or panfish.
Catching sunfish early – video
Terry Tuma
January 28, 2026
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests being out well before daybreak and letting the noise settle down after drilling holes. You may not need to be out as early for dark bodies of water or ones with
The most overlooked way to catch big pike – video
Site Staff
January 6, 2026
How to use dead bait to specifically target trophy northern pike through the ice.
New products for ice fishing – video
Terry Tuma
January 6, 2026
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about two relatively new products for ice fishing.
Fall walleye showdown: Can plastics out-fish live minnows? – video
Site Staff
October 13, 2025
The plastics, jigheads, and retrieves that work best for fall walleyes — plus when live bait still has the upper hand.
