Cory Yarmuth
Talking technology: Do we anglers have an unfair advantage?
Some say that technology is ruining our experience on the water. Others might just say the opposite is true. Either way, this is a losing battle between the two groups. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, that doesn’t mean you have to listen to it. Some would say that I am on the side
Spring fishing and the moral dilemma of bedding bass
Spring is coming and so is some of the best fishing around. This means that Lake Michigan will be crazy with tasty coho and the tournaments for bass will be starting. This is an exciting time of year, but it also brings up a bit of a moral dilemma for anglers when it comes to
Angler gift wish list should include sunglasses
I recently had a conversation with Dr. Gary Nesty about the importance of proper eye wear while fishing. Dr. Nesty is a practicing optometrist, as well as a tournament fisherman. I knew that I needed some first-hand knowledge to help me relay my point about the necessity of wearing proper eyewear. You are probably wondering
Traditional angler wonders: Is lead on the way out?
Every year I fish Lake Erie in search of monster-sized golden walleye. This trip is always topped off with some great smallmouth fishing action in the afternoons. These bronzebacks are starting to move up onto the shallow flats to spawn and this transition period allows us to find some of the big females as they make their
First hunt a treat for son – and his dad
As parents we often get caught up in school activities and any extra curricular activities for our children. This seems to take us over and we forget about what is important to us. We forget to make sure that we get our kids outdoors to enjoy what is around us. With hunting season just around
Salmon: Smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em
The process of smoking and preserving fish, or any other meats for that matter, is nothing new. It has been around for a very long time. However, many people find the process intimidating. The truth is just the opposite – smoking your catch is an easy and enjoyable process, and the results are absolutely delicious.
Water levels and the adverse effect on fishing
We have had a very wet spring and start to our summer. This, in turn, caused many lakes and rivers to overflow. In neighboring states this trend has continued throughout the summer and has caused some serious damage. Not only has this affected land-dwelling animals, but the fishing has suffered as well. You may not
Anglers shouldn’t forget to take a step back now and then
Tie on a float and hook and some live bait and enjoy the world around you.
