If I had to pick my favorite piece of structure for walleye, a bar would be on my short-list of final choices. These elongated formations are prime habitat in lakes and rivers, and whether natural or…
Creature baits such as Zoom's Brush Hog are the ticket for hungry largemouth bass in river environments.
I revel in one-upping an angler whom I know is the much better fisherman. The pie grows…
Silver Lake, Wisc. angler Tim Schneider didn't come close to winning the annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament this past weekend, but he did take home bragging rights.
Fishing 'tubes' on a…
All anglers and outdoors folks hold a special fascination for islands. When this magic is blended into a compact land mass rich in foliage, reachable only by boat (and that means no landing strip for…
Today's archers have an infinite supply of accessories, especially when it comes to arrows and broadheads. With so many choices, a new hunter may be overwhelmed and left unsure of which product to…
There's more to buying a sleeping bag than picking a color you like in a style that fits. Sleeping bags come in a variety of materials and styles and are intended for a range of conditions and uses.…
A good buddy of mine recently stopped by to borrow a few pieces of gear for a walleye trip he's taking later this month. Although some folks dislike packing, when it comes to a fishing trip I enjoy…
Owning a high-performance fishing boat is mostly a dream for the majority of anglers. In reality, basic aluminum boats are the most common craft you will see at the dock or puttering around the lake…
Not every year is created equal, weather-wise. Some springs are extremely warm, some come earlier in the year than others some have two feet of snow on April 23.
Years that have prolonged cold or…
Since the inception of angling, the utilization of live bait has been a hands down winner. No matter what lure you may happen to tie on your line, duplicating Mother Nature is a formidable, yet…
Two or three weeks of archery deer season is the only time some bowhunters wrap their fingers around a bow's grip. Many bowhunters invest only a few weeks of random practice before opening day, and…
Brook trout are a truly magnificent species of fish. If you're ever lucky enough to get a chance to fish for brookies and catch a few, you will witness a dazzling display of colors that rival Picasso…
