Home » Tips & Features
Tips & Features

Bustin’ bass in the grass
Capitalizing on the weed connection requires figuring out the types of weeds present that bass are favoring and formulating a weed-line pattern that takes into account preferred locations.

Pro Tip of the Week: Hook selection key with shiners
There are a couple of different ways to hook a shiner that increases the hookup percentage.
The muskie bug
It may be a challenge, the tackle is definitely expensive, and there’s a learning curve just like there is with the pursuit of any new hunting or fishing endeavor. Despite those obstacles, the adventure is

Bass fishing tactic: Skip your way to success
Technique requires above-average casting skills that put lures quietly and seductively in areas where conventional casting can’t reach.

Muskie madness in the Ohio spring
The state’s top predator can be found throughout Ohio.

Jig-and-minnow walleyes – video
The jig and minnow is a tried and true tactic for catching spring walleyes, from the opener well into the season. Here’s everything you need to know to put more walleyes in the boat using

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Bring the kitchen sink
For the opener, a plethora of baits worked, from the subtle jig and minnow to the aggressive Rippin Rap.

Swimming jigs: 10 tips to trick spring walleyes
Whenever walleyes are shallow, swimming jigs can be effective.

Too many smallies in this border water?
Aggressive smallies prevent writer from getting his bait in front of Traverse walleyes.