
On river systems: Control your boat, catch fish
Anglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some anglers tend to be wary of fishing river

Anglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some anglers tend to be wary of fishing river

If you can learn how to use this one-two punch and learn it well, I guarantee you will catch more fish in the early spring on river systems.

Springtime crappies are on the brain, and I’m a huge fan of using hair jigs to catch them. A bunch of questions lately around this style of presentation, so here’s a quick breakdown of some

Crappies right now are hungry and vulnerable. They are also fun to catch and they’re great to eat. So what’s the answer? Keep enough for a meal and then go explore other areas and learn

Many anglers are putting their ice-fishing equipment away and preparing for the open water. With that in mind, it’s time to strip line off reels and get them ready.

Typically, following a long, cold, and snowy winter, many anglers yearn for a chance to fish open water. Unfortunately, for those who love the ice, it was one of the mildest winters I can remember.

This ice-fishing season has certainly presented its challenges with above-normal temperatures leading to inconsistent ice on many bodies of water.
Fortunately for us, we still do have some adequate ice in our local area

When I’m forced to ice fish within a pressured community fishing spot or on a body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out.
There is no doubt that most ice

I’ve made it my mission this winter to do most of my crappie and bluegill fishing in shallow water – anywhere from 5 to 7 feet. I’ve had some slow days and some excellent days
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