Heat of summer angling secret: early risers
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
Tony Peterson
Brook trout: A love of little fish
They’ll measure, at most, about 11 inches, with the majority probably going no more than 8 inches tip to tail. That’s not much fish when you’re used to 20-inch smallies, but there’s an appeal to them this blogger can’t shake.
Raising the next generation: All facets of nature are great for kids
There are other, simpler ways of becoming a future outdoorsman or outdoorswoman than shooting a boss gobbler or a Booner buck by age 13.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Teaching canine patience in the field starts in the summer
If you work on steadiness a little bit every day, you should end up with a dog that has solid manners in the duck blind, the CRP fields, or simply in your living room when guests visit.
Thinking ahead to fall hunting seasons: bird dog cardio
Devote time right now to considering how you’ll keep your retriever in shape during the summer.
When the bass frenzy arrives, make the most of it
Recent outing a good reminder, whether you’re targeting bass or any other species, that when the bite is on, you’d better enjoy it.
Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different
As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.
Late spring’s shallow multi-species fishing action
Combine stealth, a low profile, available structure, and a variety of live bait to locate snapping perch, crappies, and walleyes during the early open-water angling season.
