Fishing
Advice for finding those deep-water crappies
When I’m looking for crappies at this time of year, I want to stay in the more moderate range of 15 to 20 feet of water, when possible. I’m confident that I can entice crappies
Pro Tip of the Week: Looking for panfish? Check the Mississippi backwaters
The Mississippi River backwaters are producing panfish of all species. I’ve been using minnows and spoons tipped with minnow heads to catch perch, and jigs tipped with plastics or spikes to get bluegills and crappies..
Minnesota fishing license hike included in DNR’s budget plans
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its state budget Jan. 24 with a spending total of $287.4 million.
In addition to raising the cost of fishing licenses, other planned increases include state park stickers, and watercraft
Ice-fishing tip: Bobber systems for walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using the smallest bobber possible and provide jigging action – don’t let the bobber just sit there.
New York Fishing Report – January 27-February 3, 2023
The Chautauqua County streams are in prime fishing shape.
Plowing program helps to keep open boating access sites in U.P.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is continuing a successful program begun in 2021 to keep boating access sites plowed at more than two dozen popular Upper Peninsula ice fishing locations.
Beyond Michigan: Indiana burbot state record broken twice in two weeks
On Dec. 30, Scott Skafar broke the state burbot record that had been set in 1990 with a 10.2-pound fish he caught from Lake Michigan.
Mustard is magic for funky fish
Mustard magic isn’t just coating the prepared fillets with mustard to impart its unique flavor. Here’s my mustard-magic recipe.
Tips on seeking huge perch during late ice
On late ice, the search is worth the effort when it comes to getting on a hot bite of jumbo perch.
