I watched and waited. My line twitched once, then started to move. I had just skipped a purple tube under a long dock and a largemouth bass quickly decided it was dinner. I set the hook, feeling the…
It happens every year: An angler wades one step too far; makes one little mistake; and suddenly he or she is in a position never bargained for. I think we've all been there once or twice.
Try…
When it comes to river fishing, there's one thing you can pretty much count on: change. In my April 10 blog I described my first productive river smallmouth bass trip of the year — one brought on by…
Gamboa Rainforest Resort stands at the juncture of the historic Chagres River and the vast Panama Canal. This places it in the midst of a lush jungle habitat with an enticing array of gamefish.…
The circle of ripples on the smooth water had my undivided attention. Then, when a silvery trout broke through the river's calm surface and landed with a flashy splash, I had a much better idea of…
The hottest action will occur during their spawning time around the time of the full moons of April through June, depending on your latitude.
Many of us cut our fishing teeth on sunfish and the truth…
Panfish are abundant, pretty easy to catch, good to eat, and they are all mighty fun to catch for kids and adults alike.
When most people think about panfish, they usually think of crappie or…
If there's an ace up my sleeve when it comes to trolling walleye, it's the Rapala Deep Tail Dancer. Simply put, this balsa bait is a consistent winner. Here are a few reasons why you should carry a…
Topwater baits have long been a staple on the fishing scene — and for good reason. Capable of providing heart pounding thrills — and plenty of big fish — surface baits readily hook anglers as much as…
One important aspect of fly fishing in Wisconsin which is often overlooked by anglers is focusing on the river mouths in spring. It is this junction between the lake and the river where steelhead…
With spring fresh in the air, taking stock of my panfish box has become a yearly rite of passage. Early season pannies (crappie, perch and bluegill) are the first fish I cast a line to here in the…
Bass fishing can seem like a confusing sport to those just getting into the game. With so much equipment lining store shelves, it's no wonder some anglers have a hard time deciding what to put in…
