Tips & Features
A summer walleye pattern most anglers cruise right past
Summer patterns officially are in full swing across much of the Midwest.
When it comes to walleyes, conventional thinking says to head deep – seek out mid-lake structure, deep points, rocky areas, and so
When and why do bass attack topwater lures? Here’s what the science says
Few experiences match the excitement of a largemouth detonating on a surface lure.
The strike is sudden, violent, and visible, transforming an ordinary cast into a memorable event. While many anglers associate topwater fishing
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Does jig color matter?
Can a jig color make a difference? Absolutely. There are days when one color seems to outproduce another. But when walleyes become finicky, some anglers immediately will start cycling through every color in their tackle
Steve Carney: A good day guiding on a new lake
I was nervous sitting at the boat launch wondering how I was going to pull a rabbit out of my hat. My clients had just bought a cabin on one of the lakes in the
Don’t miss the whitefly hatch for bass and trout in Pennsylvania
When I first scanned Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River below Selinsgrove, I was as mad as heck. Someone, I thought, had dumped white paint, or some milky substance, on the river. The pollution covered a wide backwater,
Steve Piatt: Hatching a plan on Pennsylvania’s Kettle Creek
Sometimes, especially when it involves a fishing trip, things don’t turn out the way you planned.
I can accept that, but admittedly was disappointed when a two-night camping trip tight to Kettle Creek, with
Video: Easy steps to finding great whitetail setups
With so much information at our fingertips today as whitetail hunters, it’s easy to take in a ton of information. Sometimes, especially for relatively new hunters, this can lead to a lot of second-guessing in
Concentrating on versatility – video
Versatility and the ability to be able to pivot to a new lure or new location when out on the lake.
For Lake Erie walleyes, drifting is the perfect approach
The water rolls slowly, and even though the fish are hunkered down in some of the lake’s deeper haunts, the angler can almost sense their presence. The walleyes are moving with a quiet, predatory purpose,
