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Catch and release in warm waters – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about catch and release in warm waters like we are experiencing this summer. He suggests bringing the fish to the boat as quickly as possible and to bring them into a

Basin trolling logic for summertime
Catch walleyes, muskies, and more over open water .

Where in the weeds will we find walleyes?
Finding key locations within vegetation will determine your level of success.


Lake Champlain’s deep-water crappies
Fishing these deep structures takes a special tactic but one that is so universal, and so much fun, you can confidentially approach all these sites with the ploy and catch black crappies.

How to rig a fluke – video
It’s no secret that flukes are one of the best smallmouth baits on the market and can be fished all sorts of ways. Here are a few rigging options for fishing flukes.

Tips for tying on a liver sac for catfish and other species
Lakes and still-water areas are where a liver sac shines.

Pro Tip of the Week: Power slip bobbering for late summer walleyes
One key is suspending your bait about 10 to 11 feet down, so it forces them to come up and feed. Also, these fish can be suspeded, too.

How to fish bass in the weeds – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests starting out by working the outside weed line, usually with plastics. Using a wacky worm jig, work from the inside and then back out to the weed edge, and then turn