Tips & Features
Vary your tactics for summer walleyes
Always keep an “Ace in the Hole” or two handy.
Carp: The Rodney Dangerfield of the Great Lakes
What’s the world’s No. 1 game fish? You guessed it, the carp. But in the United States this fish is considered a nuisance, trash, or junk fish. One of the fastest growing segments of fishing
Catching big northern pike in mid-summer
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting a spinner bait into weed flats. He’s also had success using a bobber system with a sucker minnow. And consider a live bait rig with a steel leader and trolling
Drop-shotting for panfish and predators, Part II
Drilling into drop-shot length specifications and casting tips.
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
