Tips & Features
For consistent early-season walleye success, expect the unexpected
When my phone vibrated in my pocket, I had a feeling it was my buddy and that he was going to tell me he’d found walleyes and the bite was on. It was my buddy,
Michigan anglers have plenty of options when it comes to walleye opener
Michigan walleye anglers are blessed to have many great waters for pursuing this favorite sportfish.
The only place that might top Michigan is Minnesota, and Minnesota doesn’t have access to as much Great Lakes
Pro Tip of the Week: Think like a fish over looking at the calendar
My tip this week is to think like a fish. Fish don’t know what month it is, but they certainly know the season. I, like many, can get caught up in the calendar and remembering
16-year-old luremaker from Ohio making a name in business
If there had been a “Youngest Entrepreneur Award” bestowed upon a vendor at February’s National Fishing Expo in Columbus the trophy would have made the return trip to Quincy, Ohio, in the arms of Brezlyn
Hitting their mark with air rifles: meet the Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club
I recently received a call from Anoka pal Jeff Weaver, who told me he was at a meeting at the Anoka American Legion. While he was there, he found a group of young people shooting
Spring is the time for crappies on a cane pole
Kevan Paul, who owns Kevan Paul’s Guide Service and guides clients across northern Iowa, says Clear Lake is his go-to lake for May crappie fishing. Paul likes to use a long ago favorite for lots
Focus on floats to catch spring panfish: From slip-bobbers to balsa to bubbles
Bluegills, crappies, and bobbers go together and remain a basic, productive means to catching panfish. But somewhere along the way, bobber fishing got sophisticated. Bobbers and corks became “floats.” Call them what you want, but
Changing fishing line is a matter of time and money
You might be wondering if it is absolutely necessary to change your fishing line at the beginning of a new season. That depends on a lot of factors. If you ask a professional fisherman, you
Cash: a bird dog’s bold journey to confidence
In 2018, my fox-red Labrador, Luna, was getting on in age, so I decided it was time to search out a companion retriever for her.
Looking back, there is no doubt my subconscious spurred
