Learning to fly fish is no harder than any other kind of fishing if you start with the proper equipment.
Fly lines range from 1 weight to a 12 weight. The larger the line number, the larger the line…
For pure fishing fun, it’s hard to top scrappy bluegills. At a young age, many of us discovered the thrill of having them pull our bobber into the depths. More experienced anglers may begin to curse…
A mistake a lot of fishermen make when flipping and pitching is dropping the bait on the outside edge of the structure or cover, and that spooks any resident bass. Instead, drop it right at the base…
Thanks to today’s taxidermists and their artistic skills with fiberglass replicas, if you catch a trophy fish you can release it and still have it on the wall to show off.
To help make sure you get a…
Interest in morel hunting has mushroomed in recent years. Competition for the succulent morsels is fierce. Only those who have honed their fungi hunting skills are able to routinely serve up mounds…
Most times if you want to find fish, find weeds. Practically every species of fish like to spend time in the weeds and that means you should, too.
Weeds are where baitfish often congregate to find…
A trick I have used with some success when dealing with more finicky “below the ice” walleyes this time of year is to play a game of cat-and-mouse with them. Say you are watching a fish on your fish…
I was very fortunate to grow up with a pellet rifle in my hands. Some of my fondest memories were going up north to my grandparents and helping out with the overrun population of red squirrels. I…
When water temperatures reach the low 50s, whites start moving upstream, out of the lakes and reservoirs, until they reach a dam or other obstacle that blocks their travel. Here the white bass stack…
There are several important steps you can take now that will allow you to quickly plant your food plots this spring. Neglect them and you’ll be playing catch-up from the start.
Diagnose Your Dirt
The…
Spring is here and it's a good time to take inventory of your walleye trolling rods and reels in preparation for the upcoming season. Load up on the correct gear before you hit the water and you'll…
Spending time training your bird dog in the off season will pay big dividends on opening day.
A well trained bird dog can be a hunter’s most valuable tool. However, unlike your favorite shotgun,…
