
Muskies? Easy, just give ’em what they want
A systematic approach to each day of muskie fishing will yield more success than simply hoping for luck.

A systematic approach to each day of muskie fishing will yield more success than simply hoping for luck.

If your craft fails you while on the water, there are things you should do. And things to not do.

The walleye bite has been a shiner bite. For jig anglers, a 16th-ounce jig and a shiner has been best. Rigs are also working with shiners.

During May, consider fishing shoreline areas that contain fist-sized rocks, riprap, and larger gravel. That’s probably where you’ll find walleyes.

What you’re looking for is water that’s even just a bit warmer than anything else you have found.

River inlets and outlets always need to be on the must-check list.

Water temperature is the name of the game during the springtime crappie hunt. We’re on the move to find warmer water. Hair jigs and plastics are getting bit, and the crappie spawn is fast-approaching.

The unique stream-fishing opportunity will be in play as game-fish season begins.

Today’s trendy soft-plastic lures may add heightened excitement to your fishing excursion, but don’t make the mistake of overlooking established standbys that have a proven record.
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