Fishing
Two sisters, two Minnesota records, one shared passion for steelhead
A Minnesota fishing record is staying in the family after 12-year-old Sadie Spatafore caught and released a larger steelhead than her sister caught the previous year.
Dave, Lucy, and Sadie Spatafore fish together as
Find the baitfish and you’ll find saugeyes
When saugeye fishing, do you pay attention to the behavior of the little fish in the water around you? Their presence can change your luck during the warmest months of the year.
Shiners and
A Michigan one-room schoolhouse turns fishing lures into a lesson
“How can we design and create fishing lures that will attract the fish we’re fishing for and sell well in our area?”
It’s the kind of question you might expect to hear at a
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Partners dedicate former 3M parcel as new public property in Minnesota
A new wildlife management area is now open for recreation near Park Rapids, with Mantrap WMA officially opening June 25.
The 449-acre property was purchased in March 2025. Undeveloped for decades, the land had
A summer walleye pattern most anglers cruise right past
Summer patterns officially are in full swing across much of the Midwest.
When it comes to walleyes, conventional thinking says to head deep – seek out mid-lake structure, deep points, rocky areas, and so
When and why do bass attack topwater lures? Here’s what the science says
Few experiences match the excitement of a largemouth detonating on a surface lure.
The strike is sudden, violent, and visible, transforming an ordinary cast into a memorable event. While many anglers associate topwater fishing
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – July 1, 2026
Walleyes are being caught on worm harnesses and jigs but the best action should start up soon targeting the traditional drifts here.
Michigan Fishing Report – July 1, 2026
Anglers here reported catching good numbers of coho salmon while trolling spoons and flasher-fly combinations in the top 60 feet of the water column.
