Fishing debate: Who are the GOATs?
Can’t just pick one? The author has several categories where he recommends his picks for the top fishermen ever.
Unlimited Outdoors by Tim Lesmeister
Checking out new gear at AGLOW 2021
A few top outdoor products that emerged from the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writer’s Conference.
Finish the laker season in style with precision trolling
Keep your lures in 'the zone' when cruising for Lake Superior lake trout.
The 2021 ammunition quandary: This scribe could use more ammo
Plan now for you fall hunting needs, because ammo again has been in short supply on many gun shop shelves.
The evidence points to Alaska
I was standing up to my ankles in water so clear it looked like a window into the bottom of the lake. Tiny trout fry were schooled up and swimming past the toe of my wading boot and a bug…
The song that went viral before the Internet even existed
Think back to those nostalgic days of the mid-1980s: “Trolling, trolling, trolling … walleye!"
The underwater camera: not just for ice anglers anymore
Deploy these ever-improving devices to quickly skip a step with your fishing electronics.
The pocket knife: A necessary tool for everyday living
Modern security concerns aside, having an all-American pocket knife readily available is the sign of a handy man.
With modern kayaking, new innovations just keep coming
Testing inflatable kayaks in Florida, the author believes the popular watercraft have entered a whole new realm in 2021.
Some legacies will never be forgotten
Remembering some of the incredible early days of the angling tournament scene and a conversation with Ron Lindner.
Remembering the amazing insight and vision of Ron Lindner
Human catalysts among us, like the recently deceased co-founder of In-Fisherman, have changed the world of outdoor recreation.
Better, modern protection from the sun – and better fishing
For years, anglers applied sunscreen, then stressed about its odors contaminating lures. Modern apparel eliminates those issues and protects your skin.
Tips for maximizing first-ice success
Use all the tools at your disposal, locate new hot-spots, and above all, be on the ice.
The great angling bite of fall
Timing is everything, so get out early … or late, depending on which species you’re pursuing in the autumn.
Everyone loves them some all-American smallmouth bass
The best thing about smallmouth bass? Everything works: crankbaits, jigging spoons, plastic worms, twister tails, spinnerbaits, even slip-bobbers and hair jigs.
Addicted to the fun of underwater-camera viewing
Employing an underwater camera will make your angling more efficient in your quest to decipher what’s happening underneath the surface.
The strange tale of the North Metro bar-headed goose
Domestic or a long way from its native Himalayan home? Who knows, but it’s a cool-looking waterfowl.
Meet the women who inspire women to become today’s anglers
The author has a new fishing partner, one who allows him to steal a kiss after an impressive catch.
Crappies are popular everywhere
If you were born in the upper midwest there is a strong possibility you are well versed at setting up live-bait rigs for walleyes. If your life was spent growing up in the northwestern United States you know how to…
Saltwater or freshwater fishing: So which is best?
Quit the debate because big fish flourish in both waters.
It’s prime time for quality angling
Even while respecting social distancing, odds are there’s some quality water with good gamefishing opportunities near you right now.
Meet America’s most popular rifles for deer hunting
Which firearms are a growing number of white-tailed deer hunters taking afield these days? The answer might surprise you.
Psst… don’t tell anyone, but kayak fishing rules
Kid Lesmeister all you want, but from Alaska to Minnesota to Florida, angling via kayaking has produced big fish and great memories.
Remembering a true legend: Forrest L. Wood
Known as the father of the modern bass boat, Wood helped make competitive fishing mainstream and devoted his career to recreational sport fishing.
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