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Late winter trout fishing in northeast Iowa’s driftless region is a hidden gem
The best kept secret in the world of trout fishing is the so-called driftless region of northeast Iowa. This incredible area contains 50 coldwater streams teeming with brook, brown and rainbow trout.

South Dakota Fishing Report – February 28, 2023 – video
Winter defintely put the smack-down on fishing this past week with the heavy snow and strong winds. Getting around on area lakes has defintely gotten tougher after the snowfall, but not impossible.

Big bluegills can be had – here’s how
Walleyes will always be my favorite fish to catch through the ice, but during the 2022-23 season, I had a banner year locating and catching big bluegills.
Catching good numbers of bluegills isn’t a

About eelpout: Attitudes and appetites have changed
Guide and eelpout expert Jason Rylander shares his wisdom of the more-often-appreciated fish.

Pro Tip of the Week: Tired of interference? Here’s what to do
This can be even more of an issue when you’re fishing in 25 to 35 feet of water because transducer cone angles widen in deeper water.


Bass’n plan: Winning tournament strategies for the weekend angler
Is 2023 the year you win a bass tourney trophy?

Stories from the first season in a new hunting house
If you’re a regular reader of this publication, or one of my neighbors, then you already know my father and I spent many weekends last spring and summer building a permanent shooting house on the

What does the perfect setup look like for spring steelhead?
A fish may see a parade of presentations go by, therefore yours should be better than the rest. And, if you are not watching the line carefully, a strike can come and go unnoticed, which