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Combo trips a hit on Michigan’s Saginaw Bay
So is Saginaw Bay a better walleye fishery or bass fishery?
The walleye guys will tell you it’s no contest. But so will the bass guys. Back in May I set up a

Targeting ‘junk fish’ can be an entertaining diversion
The ripple at the tail end of the pool was being made at regular intervals as the fish fed during the evening fly hatch. Carefully as I could, I eased into position from above, then

Michigan Fishing Report – June 21, 2023
Anglers caught a nice mixed bag of steelhead, coho, and lake trout on this fishery.

Flipping for bass: Easy rig and setup – video
Here’s a quick and efficient way to rig a weight, hook and soft plastic setup for bass fishing that will work in just about any flipping scenario.

Commentary from a pro walleye angler: Use forward-facing sonar responsibly
Forward-facing sonar definitely is changing fishing. From tournaments to just weekend fishing, it has changed the way we spend our time on the water.

Navigating thick weeds: It’s all about the retrieve
As we head into late June, the weed situation on most lakes drastically has changed. The string of 90-degree days during late May and early June accelerated weed growth, so working the edges and sides

Pro Tip of the Week: Your guide for early-season fishing success
There is no better time to catch a smorgasbord of fish than early in the season. One of the top spots for finding bluegills is in cabbage weeds. This plant gives off the highest concentration

Lake Superior’s Stannard Rock offers opportunity at incredible lake trout, if you can get there
If you’ve never made the run to Stannard Rock to fish for lake trout, you owe it to yourself to take the trip.
It’s a uniquely surreal experience because of its location and the

No-kill brown trout rule in Pennsylvania warrants caution
It is encouraging to learn of creative new initiatives in Pennsylvania trout management. For a long time, there was little real management in trout management. We raised lots of any kind of trout we could,