Fishing
Kayaking the Mississippi’s backwaters for pike and a little peace and quiet
The sun beat down on me as I paddled my kayak along a shallow backwater slough adjacent to the Mississippi River in southeast Minnesota. I didn’t check the temperature that morning. It was the kind
Fly-fishing for Ohio’s bluegills the top ticket right now
When was the last time you went fly fishing for bluegills? Now is the time to go. Not for the smaller ones that bore anglers, I am talking those measuring 8 inches or better.
Bassmaster Elite Series ‘swings’ into New York for season’s final events
New York is about to become the center of attention for professional bass fishing as the Bassmaster Elite Series is set to close out its season in the Empire State.
What is often referred
Catching summer crappies – video
Hall of Famer “Tackle” Terry Tuma says you can use a bobber system, although he often prefers to either drift or troll, often using a small swim bait and a long fishing rod with a
Night fishing for bass
Some of the best bass fishing this time of year occurs during the first hour or so after dark.
Wisconsin DNR honors its 2025 Warden of the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year.
Known among the DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s conservation wardens as the
Mike Schoonveld: Diver modifications that make a difference for Lake Erie walleyes
By the time I started fishing for walleyes on Lake Erie, my boat was already rigged for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. I had downriggers, planer boards, and Dipsy Divers, and all three presentations regularly
Steve Pollick: Public fracking in Ohio brings up quagmire of issues
The trouble with fracking here in Ohio is that it is as much a political problem as it is an environmental one, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Witness the recent “fine tuning”
Steve Carney: Proper care for your fish fillets is important during raging summer heat
Catching shallow walleyes, and keeping them fresh during a ragingly hot summer
