Tips & Features
Jigging winter walleyes on the river – video
Cracking a few mid-winter walleyes on the river, fishing jigs with both minnows and plastics. Here’s how it went down.
Come one, come all to coyote hunting this winter
You don’t need to be a “predator pro,” and it isn’t necessary to bust the equipment budget to hunt ’yotes.
Master the art of calling a bull to bow range
There is no singular approach to elk hunting at any time of the year, but especially so when hunting bugling bulls during the rut. Still, here are a couple of principles that deserve strict attention
Achieving a better edge: What to look for in a knife sharpener
Hunters, anglers, and just about all other outdoor enthusiasts need knives – and sharp ones at that. Unfortunately, dull knives are an inevitability. It’s easy to tell when a blade has gone dull, but is
How to catch and cook whitefish and tullibees
Here’s how to catch whitefish and tullibees, and a great recipe to try, too.
Old school techniques for Michigan’s winter walleyes
I’ve been fortunate enough for more than a decade to fish with some of the best ice anglers the sport has to offer, and it’s a joy to drop a line with them. I always
Time for a tuneup? Tip-ups need attention, too
The youngster slowly pulled on the line to feel for any tension or resistance. Then he shook his head in frustration upon realizing nothing was there – for the third time.
Get on the chase for big bluegills
I often see anglers struggling to find quality bluegills when they’re fishing a mediocre lake with really no chance of connecting with big fish.
How to use a strop to keep your knives razor sharp
The first strop I ever saw was attached to a barber chair. “Smitty” grabbed it with his left hand. Using rapid, yet fluid motion with his right arm, he pulled a straight razor up and
