Shorter days fishing tip: Use bigger baits to target larger bluegills in the school
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
Fishing Tips
Angling Buzz: Cracking the fishing rod code [video]
Making sure you’re geared up with the right rod for the presentation can make a huge difference in how you perform on the water. The folks at Angling Buzz share a quick hack that can help less-experienced anglers find the…
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night [video]
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a plethora of colors on hand.
Getting schooled on sportfishing rods
That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.
Tips for fishing from the modern kayak
More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they're looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid [video]
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s a lot to consider, and the…
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
Secret of the fishing pros: size matters
When retrieve speeds, color, flash, movement, rattles and other tricks fail, try increasing the size of your lures.
Angling Buzz: Tips and tactics for topwater muskies [video]
Topwater muskie fishing can provide some of the most exciting moments in freshwater fishing. Problem is, most folks don't understand just how many applications there are for topwater fishing, including finesse situations and when the water is very cold. Check out…
The perfect fishing knot
What’s a good fishing knot? That’s simple. If you tie a hook on the end of a fishing line with a simple or perhaps a complicated series of twists, turns, loops and laps; hang a worm on the hook; catch…
Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different
As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.
Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Late spring’s shallow multi-species fishing action
Combine stealth, a low profile, available structure, and a variety of live bait to locate snapping perch, crappies, and walleyes during the early open-water angling season.
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
After initial ice-melt surge, think spring river walleyes
Border waters provide some the first opportunities to launch a boat and work the schools of pre-spawn walleyes and saugers.
Fishing protocol: It’s all about the details
Tournament anglers who win regularly and recreational fishermen who fill the live-well monitor the “little things.”
Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter
There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.
Easy steps to fishing rod line guide repair
I use the winter months as a time to sort, inspect and maintain the rods, reels and other gear I use and abuse spring, summer and fall. This way, I have everything ready when the water softens in the spring.…
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