Fishing
Fishing strategies are changing, and increased efficiency comes with greater responsibility
Through my experience, I’ve learned that the key to success for finding and catching fish revolves around strategy. Using the proper tools and tactics, in the right situation, ultimately will lead to promising results. The
Fish kills possible as snow keeps coming, winter lingers in Minnesota
Minnesota DNR officials say they again anticipate winterkill in some lakes before spring. How bad will it be? Officials say they’ll better evaluate the situation post ice-out.
Mississippi River tailwaters offer great angling action in spring
The fishery is usually dominated by walleye and sauger fishermen, with a few anglers sprinkled in chasing yellow perch and white bass.
There are several things you need to consider when heading out into
Salt Water Preview: Long Island’s multi-fish species smorgasbord
Striped bass may take top-billing in our fishery for the multiple scenarios they can be caught in, but their inshore neighbors consisting of blue fish, porgies, sea bass, and fluke, are often front and center
Here’s why boats don’t come equipped with headlights
A younger friend in northern Minnesota sent me an image of his fishing boat with some really bright lights on the bow.
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Look for nymphs and find jumbo perch
Many of our large lakes are exploding with nymphs, such as mayflies, fish flies, etc. This occurs along transition lines, at the base of drop-offs, and in depressions or holes on the top of flats.
Illinois Muskies Alliance inducts new Hall of Fame class, awards ‘Big Muskie’
Jack Pertz and Jeff Blanck are the newest members of the Illini Muskies Alliance Hall of Fame, both inducted Jan. 21 at the IMA meeting in St. Charles.
Muskies go from a concept to part of an economic engine in Illinois
The thought of introducing muskies into Illinois’ lakes began in the early 1980s when muskie fishing enthusiasts vacationing in the Northwoods began talking to administrators and fisheries biologists from DNR about introducing muskies.
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Salt Water Preview: Striped bass off the New York City coast
Last summer, as I sat at my desk overlooking Raritan Bay, I watched dozens of boats from small 17-foot center-consoles to 40-footers clustered near the Verrazano Bridge.
My son Matt was part of this
