Fishing
Muskies to the bitter end
Late fall muskies can be a feast or famine affair. On the one hand, fish are fairly predictable, and location narrows to a few key types of areas. Weighing against that? Feeding windows are equally
Winter’s best-kept secret: Downsizing lures for lethargic walleyes
There is an expression in the ice-fishing world that states if you want to catch a big fish, you need to use big lures.
However, this is not always true. In the heart of
Tips on Tracking Down Big Late Fall Muskies
To be more successful, two Northwoods guides who consistently put their clients onto huge muskies encourage anglers to be stealthy and precise in their presentations. Both guides primarily rely on live-bait fishing, namely quick-strike-rigged suckers,
DNR accepting fishing tourney applications
Springfield — DNR received more than 2,500 applications for fishing tournaments in Illinois this year, a number likely to grow in 2025. With that in mind, the agency is encouraging tournament organizers to apply for
Lake Michigan lakers center of sport, commercial tussle
Board (NRB) on Wednesday, Oct. 23, has met with opposition from those who say commercial trawling would threaten a recovering species, detract from sport fishing and adversely impact local economies. In particular, the idea has
If I owned a tackle shop, there’d be no need to shut up
In the last issue, I told a tale about a bait shop owner who embarrassed a potentially excellent customer because he had a big mouth.
Commentary: My (too) modern bait shop experience
In one area, near the minnow tanks, was the fresh smell of highly aerated water. Along another wall was the dry, slightly acrid smell of the cricket enclosure. And, still another area, where the refrigerators
Comfort, mobility, efficiency: Top ice-fishing gear for 2024-25
Elevate your ice-fishing experience with the K-Drill EXT ice auger, the latest innovation in ice auger technology. With an adjustable extension shaft, locking knob, and three extension positions, the EXT can effortlessly drill through up
Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo moving to EAA grounds for Dec. 13-15 show
The Wounded Warriors United of Wisconsin (WWUW) will be raffling off a Scout ice fishing house during the Dec. 13-15 Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo in Oshkosh. The ice fishing house was donated from Ice Castle
