Tips & Features
Mike Schoonveld: The ‘Secret Weapon Rig’ is not so secret, but it really catches fish
It’s been said that a secret is not a secret if more than one person knows it. That’s why the trolling technique called the “Secret Weapon Rig” is so poorly named.
I learned of
Tips on drop-shot rigging – video
A good set-up to use when fishing deep waters and tough bite situations, “Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a braided line for the main line, connected to an eyelet on your drop-shot set-up and then
Here are your best bets for bronzebacks in southern Ohio
If you’re looking to catch a smallmouth bass in southern Ohio, there are definite options to land a decent size bronzeback.
Maybe not a Lake Erie-smallmouth, but there are some decent specimens on several
To ensure a good bear hunt this fall, consider your baiting approach carefully
There is a misconception among non-hunters, as well as hunters who have never hunted baited bears, that it’s easy. After all, you toss out some doughnuts next to your stand, throw up a trail camera,
Can’t get enough bowhunting? Some Western options remain
Summertime can be tough for serious Midwestern bowhunters who would rather be hunting critters than punching paper or foam. It’s also the time when we cross our fingers, hoping for tag draws from other states.
Video: Scouting for whitetails after storm alters years of intel
This summer has featured some destructive storms in parts of the Upper Midwest.
Eric Morken has bowhunted a river-bottom system for whitetails for seven years and spends a weekend scouting out there in
Fly fishing the ant drop: Be ready for the best river smallmouth action
When I picked up the flailing smallmouth and looked down its throat to remove my fly, the bass appeared to have swallowed a can of black pepper.
Its boney lips, mouth and gullet were
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Pike presentations, as sunnie fishing slows
With the summer winding down and the kids getting tired of catching panfish, maybe it’s time to try something new.
Many anglers frown upon northern pike fishing, but these fish can be fun to
Steve Carney: Those pesky perch, and a serious rice crop that bodes well for Minnesota duck season
It’s been a tough fishing season so far for me on Otter Tail Lake, one of the most iconic walleye lakes in Minnesota. This was my go-to lake for decades, but recently the amazing perch
