
South Dakota Fishing Report – August 12, 2026 – video
The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.

The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.

It’s nothing to write home about, but there are fish being caught across the state as anglers prep for the big opener. Here’s where – and what – they’re catching.

Keeping your shallow-water anchors free of muck and silt is important to maintaining their functionality. Matt Johnson shares a quick tip on how he cleans his Minn Kota Talons while on the water.

Fishing this past week once again threw anglers some curveballs with the weather, but we’ll be back on track this week as we prepare for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. Check out a recap of the

Bobbers are a tried-and-true tactic for catching crappies during the springtime months. They are an extremely effective and versatile tool when crappies are moving from their wintering holes up into their shallow spawning grounds.

Tips and tactics you can use to track down walleyes and put them in the net this spring, whether you’re fishing in Minnesota or anywhere else across the “Walleye Belt”.

Fishing for early season walleyes all begins with the search. Join in on the search with Angling Buzz in this video.

The white bass spawning runs on the Maumee and Sandusky rivers in northwest Ohio have anglers’ attention right now.

Hall of Fame angler Terry Tuma talks about marking sunfish with your electronics. Terry suggests using a variety of lures, including wax worms, live bait and ice lures, and using a slow drop with your

Float/bobber setup for crappies – here’s an in-depth video of how I rig them. This can be used for a variety of bobber types.
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