Tips & Features
Heat of summer? Tie on a topwater for great bass action on these Ohio waters
What is more exciting than seeing a bass smash your lure? Not much, not when a topwater bite is hot. It has been a summertime ritual for generations. Shallow water is where much of the
Sportsman profile: Whether it’s fishing, hunting or shooting, Michigan’s George Poy is all in
Most people who love the outdoors are happy to be able to carve a day or two per month from their day jobs to dabble in their favorite outdoor activity.
Some even manage to
Summer scouting could lead to your fall whitetail
Despite bow season being a few months away, for a serious whitetail nut it’s never too soon to develop a strategy for the upcoming season. Especially when there are nuggets of knowledge out there capable
What are some of the most common fish diseases seen in Minnesota?
Just like people, fish sometimes get sick.
Fish can carry a variety of diseases and parasites and are sometimes infected by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, or other parasites. Poor water quality, overcrowding, increased water
James Lindner: Target these locations during peak ‘bug hatch’ season
It’s been an interesting season to say the least. Although we experienced the earliest ice-out I can remember in central Minnesota, the cool, wet spring put the brakes on many of the typical seasonal movements
Jeffrey Frischkorn: Can the freshwater drum get some respect?
When you consistently find yourself in last place as a popular sport fish, it’s a tough spot to be cheered by Lake Erie anglers. Even if you are a biological hero in your own right.<br
Long-lining for walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting 15 to 20 feet out from the boat and using a line counter reel to better duplicate success. Troll at 1.5 to 2.0 miles per hour and use a braided
Steve Carney: In a bizarre year, it’s best to be mobile on the water
Last week I was faced with a typical guide’s dilemma when I arrived at my lake of choice and met my new clients for the first time. I thought I had a handle on the
Ben Moyer: Still water and sunfish offer fun fly-fishing lessons
I have been thinking about fly-fishing. That’s likely due to going on a couple of trips recently with people whose skills exceed my own.
Visions of their smooth and effortless casting keep surfacing in
