Fishing
At least one Wisconsin lake does grow trophy northern pike
Wisconsin Outdoor News Editor Dean Bortz has had a 40-inch Wisconsin pike on his bucket list for years – his biggest so far is a 39 1⁄2-incher. To the best of my knowledge he hasn’t
Anglers can get a boost from proper eyewear
Two summer tips I’d like to offer are that you should definitely be using polarized sunglasses when outdoors, and always be armed with a good-quality sunscreen.
I always wear polarized sunglasses and preach that
How to ‘butterfly’ a bluegill – video
This fillet method yields a very nice, skin-on, tail-on fillet that is completely boneless (other than the tail base). You can cook this fish many different ways and enjoy that crispy skin, crunch tail and
Iowa DNR says catfish bite is on across the state
Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families, and the DNR said in a release earlier this week that the bite is on across the state.
“Catfish will bite most
Southern Minnesota lakes get fish reboot after winterkill
At least for some lakes, fish winterkill during the 2022-23 winter season was likely the highest in the past decade, necessitating a round of unanticipated stocking of fish – from bluegills and bass to crappies
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
