Mid-August is a great time of the year to do a checkup of and maintenance on your equipment.
I usually start with a visual inspection of my rods and reels. Do the reels need
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a bait-casting reel with 10-pound fluorocarbon line and using live bait rigs with nightcrawlers or leeches.
There are a select few retrieves that actually catch fish of all species in almost any conditions. Here are a few that work and how to replicate them.
It may sound simple, but using your electronics while trolling can help you find baitfish and schools of fish that are related to deep structure.
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says to use a microfiber cloth and a 50/50 vinegar and distilled water mix. Avoid using commercial cleaners, which could harm the display.
When you’re practicing catch and release, it’s important to consider fish mortality, and a common cause is a hook wound. If a hook damages gills or internal organs, the damage can be fatal for fish.
Fishing is downright tough right now. The bite has slowed immensely, and they’re few and far between. We anglers have for decades relied on spinner rigs to trigger walleyes to get a reaction bite, and
Four tips that will help you put more walleyes in the boat while pulling blades.
“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the use of crankbaits when fishing for bass and walleyes. He suggests varying which crankbaits you use depending on the vibration action you want, plus water clarity and other factors.
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