Fishing
New book by Colby Simms guides anglers across southern Illinois waters
A new book by a well-known southern Illinois angler is designed to share tactics and strategies for catching fish at the bottom of the state.
Colby Simms shares secrets he’s gleaned from years of
Ice-out baits that catch multiple fish species
What the heck are dual purpose baits? In my universe that translates to multi-species baits. Lures you cast that will reasonably catch more than one species of fish. For a dedicated angler, that’s exactly what
Here’s how to get the most out of your forward-facing sonar
Forward-facing sonar (FFS), while being a key tool in a growing number of anglers’ boats, is not exactly the magic bullet people (who don’t own a unit) think it is. It takes careful rigging, lots
Michigan Fishing Report – April 2, 2025
Pier anglers using spawn caught steelhead and brown trout in good numbers here.
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Keep it simple when fishing the Mississippi River
So far, this year is similar to last year, when we had low water levels during the pre-spawn bite on the Mississippi River.
That can make the fishing a little tougher, but there are
Steve Carney: Final time on the ice produces some fun crappie action
The last week of ice fishing for this angler was a bittersweet affair, but it’s now time to put away ice-fishing gear and get ready for open water.
The past three weeks have been
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 28, 2025 – video
Check out the super-hot perch bite here – but tread lightly as the ice here is starting to deteriorate. And the walleyes are turning on here.
New York Fishing Report – March 28-April 4, 2025 – video
The early spring brown trout bite on Lake Ontario is off to a good start inside 20 feet of water.
Spring open-water crappie plastics – focusing on minnow-style baits – video
Three options I’ve done well with recently and the progression on how/when I use them.
