Fishing
Old standby dry fly, a Light Cahill, does the trick on some beautiful brown trout
Standing knee deep in a June trout stream just past sunset might not be appealing to many folks because of the immense swarms of flying insects, but to this fly fishermen it was heaven.
Does color really matter with muskie baits?
The term “every color of the rainbow” doesn’t apply to fishing lures, especially those designed for muskies. Lure manufacturers today offer far more options than even Mother Nature ever dreamed. A skeptic may say wild
Steve Carney: A Love and hate relationship with rod holders
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with rod holders as I’ve used them on and off over the years, depending on the situation.
Here are my thoughts on rod holder use.
Minnesota high school anglers take home national title held on Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin
The Cambridge-Isanti Blue Jackets duo of Zachary Piescher, of Cambridge, Minn., and Cole Semler, of Dalbo, Minn., brought a final-day three-bass limit to the scale June 23 weighing 10 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Catfish can be tough to catch in July
July is typically a tough month to target both flathead and channel catfish. Both species are moving in and out of spawning, which usually results in less feeding activity and decreased movement of the fish.
‘Tackle’ Terry Tuma: Take a kid fishing – video
It can be a great experience for both adult and child, with a little patience.
Michigan Fishing Report – July 12, 2023
After the recent rain and wind, fishing for walleye in the slot improved on this fishery.
Illinois angler adds miles, fish to his ‘Salmon Quest’
It’s common knowledge that fishermen like to tell stories. But an addendum never noted is that they also like to hear stories. And read stories (we hope).
The perfect example is Wayne Piotrowski, a
Histories Forgotten: The 1870s saw the rise of the sportsman in Illinois
Before the 1870s, in Illinois, market men – men who hunted for profit – exercised free reign over state natural resources deemed wildlife.
Despite economic downturns and social upheavals, Illinois’ fertile fields, ample transportation systems,
