Use your electronics to locate and catch spring crappies before they move into shallow water areas.
Wisconsin angler encounters first ‘wiper’ in Hoosier country.
From small, relatively inaccessible metro lakes and rivers to pristine backcountry fisheries, a kayak can simplify and improve your fishing.
Think stealth and quiet when working shallow or suspended crappies during the lengthening days of April and May.
Wading is simple and gets back to the roots of fishing at its best. Very little tackle is needed to fish a river, and depending on your species of choice, you may end up catching more than what you bargained for.
A reminder to trout anglers to enjoy a classic lure, or at least the concept behind it, during one of the most enjoyable times of the year to be trout fishing.
I know if I can catch that fish with the genius IQ, I have a good shot at catching some of its less-intelligent brethren. Once the fish bites, I don’t care if it’s Einstein or one of the Stooges.
Using a double hook technique will allow you to go through heavy cover and brush.
They know the rivers intimately, know what works and what doesn’t.
Ice angling lessons to consider as another incredible hard-water season draws to a close.
Got open-water fishing fever? Grab some live bait, and set the hook into massive common carp, suckers and catfish.
Walleyes, saugers, pike and bass – just for starters – highlight the incredible open-water fishing opportunities on this border water from March through May.
Underwater cameras will truly open up the hard-water angling world and help you put more fish topside
Don’t let the so-called ice fishing blues prevent you from landing walleyes and lunker panfish during the heart of the hard-water season.
To me, owning a boat is a wonderful thing, but it doesn’t mean that I need it to catch fish. In fact, I have found that some of my best fishing experiences have been in a pair of breathable waders standing in the middle of a flowing river.
Hard water angling requires working, efficient tackle, so reward yourself with more productive ice fishing by keeping gear properly organized.
Picking the brains of ice anglers who obsess over these fish for interesting insights
Politeness and manners don’t always rule the day for some ice anglers, but it’s tough to police the space invaders
Catching ice walleyes, pike, and panfish demands even more attention to sensory stimuli than you expend during the open-water fishing period
Before drilling holes in the solid ice, anglers should take care of some basic steps to make sure the ice fishing experience is enjoyable
Make contact with more hard-water walleyes via large, noisy baits to attract them.
Much of Illinois is experiencing its first “real” winter in years, which means ice anglers are warming up to the idea of drilling holes and trying to pull panfish, walleyes and pike through the ice. It’s also a dangerous time for the inexperienced anglers.
Every day on the lake will be different, but following a simple strategy can boost your ice fishing odds for success.
Simple tips to avoid a cold dunking and to enjoy the hard water
The ice formula guru, “Tackle” Terry Tuma answers the toughest angling questions from rank-and-file outdoorsmen for this winter’s hottest sport on hard water.
Safety! Safety! Safety! Ensure that you’ll enjoy the great outdoors for years to come by taking proper hard-water precautions with this essential gear.
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