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Action on the water’s surface, early in the a.m.
When I see minnows under attack, I’ll stop my boat and fan-cast the immediate area. Almost always you’ll tangle with whatever is feeding on the small minnows.

Using cranks correctly, Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at the types, styles, and ways to deploy crankbaits. Here, we’ll dive deeper into fine-tuning your presentation.

Pro Tip of the Week: Fishing hot summer muskies
The best action is in the morning.

Targeting trophy catfish on the Red River – video
The number and size of catfish at this location make this a must-fish destination for cats. Here’s how it’s done.

Going deep to catch midsummer bluegills
There’s no doubt that fishing for bluegills in midsummer presents some challenges, and there’s no guarantee you’ll head home with a limit of fish, but catching a meal may not be as difficult as it

Become a better muskie angler by tossing crankbaits
Crankbaits are usually the first choice of trollers, but any muskie angler looking to improve his skills must also know how to fish them with a casting presentation.

Big river bass system
My best advice to any Mississippi River bound bass angler? Treat it like a flowage, and you’re sure to score well.

Spectacular sunfish
The fish rarely reaches 10 inches in length but is a fighter and fun to catch.

Simple summer fishing? Take it to the bank
One of the things I like best about bank fishing is that you can accomplish it easily and quickly.