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Go vertical for lakers
Trolling for trout and salmon on Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes may be one of the most favored methods of catching fish, but vertical jigging for lake trout is getting more and more popular

It’s OK to feel ‘cranky’ when walleye season arrives
Here are a few scenarios where this angler absolutely cleans up on walleyes by trolling with crankbaits on lakes early in the season.

The allure of red-colored hooks
“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the use of red-colored hooks and their effectiveness when fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass this open-water season.

Confidence in fishing
How do you feel about yourself? Yes, that has something to do with how you do on the water.

Making the case for spring rattlebaitin’
No lure can cover more water and tempt more bites than lipless rattlebaits. There are models from nearly every major lure manufacturer and they all catch fish – if you work ’em right.

Seasonal Transition: Getting Ready for Open Water [Video]
Matt Johnson gives us what we need to know about Seasonal Transitions.

Catching summer crappies
Terry Tuma talks about some rigs to use to catch more and bigger crappies this summer.

Fish-cutting festival: Time to go electric?
Fishing 2020: Why don’t you own an electric fillet knife?

Spring fishing tip: Have some fun catching carp and suckers on a local river or stream
Beat “stay-in-place”-induced cabin fever by targeting rough fish in a hard-running river near you.