Fishing
Loons add to angling outings, but why are they drawn to us?
You’d think a creature as regal as the common loon would have the instincts and intelligence to follow boats other than mine when seeking easy meals of dead baitfish or something I throw back.
West Okoboji bluegills are on the move: Here’s how to stay on the bite
It seems to happen every year about the time the Iowa State Fair comes around. The bluegill bite, which has been so consistent for the past couple of months on West Okoboji, always seems to
The story of the 29-year largemouth bass
I should have never caught that big bass back in 1989.
We were at the lake to rake leaves in late October. It was Oct. 22, to be exact, because ever since I have
Green Bay/Lake Michigan (Wis.) Fishing Report – August 28, 2023
An angling group fishing out of Two Rivers had a good day on Lake Michigan, bringing in a nice catch of chinook salmon and lake trout. One of the chinook salmon was nearly 27 pounds.
Youth Outdoor Activity Day in Minnesota draws thousands to Alexandria Shooting Park
The annual Youth Outdoor Activity Day in Alexandria has become a model for how to host a one-day event that focuses on introducing and keeping kids active in the outdoors. Sunday’s event was another example
Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club has a clear mission; getting youngsters involved in the outdoors
Kids under the age of 16 may fish Iowa waters without a fishing license in an attempt to make it easier for young people to be introduced to fishing. That’s the good news.
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Venerable Mitchell 300s take anglers back in time
I swelled with pride, even though I had just turned 40 at that time. If old guys were still using reels they bought as young men or teenagers, my Mitchell reels should last till I’m
Big summer walleyes: Jigging tips for success – video
Donnie O’Bert shows off some of the fine fishing that Rainy Lake has to offer and shares a few tips that will help you catch more walleyes still this summer on jigs.
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 27, 2023 – video
We saw all the extremes this week – 100 degrees one day and 50 degrees the next. We haven’t seen a huge change in fish location, just a change in what we’re doing — namely
