TIPS FOR EARLY SEASON RIVER WALLEYES
Across the Walleye Belt’s many rivers, the spring walleye bite is on. From the Rainy River in the far north, to the Detroit River, the...
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Woody
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Why Are Muskies the ‘Fish of 10,000 Casts’?
URBANA, Ill. – For anglers, landing a muskellunge, or muskie, is a big deal. The “fish of 10,000 casts” is notoriously elusive, making...
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Woody
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Putting Your Boat to Bed for Winter
If your boat sits out in the back yard up north, it will soon look like this -- make sure it's ready to go in spring by winterizing. I’ve...
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Woody
- Sep 13, 2022
- 5 min
Three Trolling Approaches for Salmon
The salmon species are a well-regarded fish species for both their sport and excellent table fare. While native to the North Atlantic and...
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Don McDowell
- Jul 20, 2022
- 5 min
Four stages of Spawning Bass
Spawning Tips from Elite Series Pro Terry Scroggins For many anglers, fishing the spawn is singular in meaning: casting to bedding bass....
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Woody
- May 13, 2022
- 6 min
Weeds, The Best Location for Walleye
Fishing aquatic vegetation is second nature to bass anglers, but the green stuff is just as crucial for walleye fishing. They use...
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Woody
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
Dropshot Strategies – What’s Changed?
There have been changes in the dropshot world that have changed how we dropshot today. The most significant factor was introducing...
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Woody
- Apr 5, 2022
- 4 min
Early-Season River Jigging for Walleye
Winter is winding down as the days get longer and overnight temperatures rise. Ice fishing can reach into April, but ice-out on the...
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Woody
- Apr 1, 2022
- 4 min
Crankin’ for Early-Season River Walleyes
Spring walleye runs on a river pose challenges but crankbaits can provide a sweet alternative. In the spring, the lion’s share of...
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Woody
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
Froggin’ For Bass
Throwing a hollow body frog has to be one of the most enjoyable fishing experiences you’ll have. Fish on when the water explodes. One...
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Woody
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
How to Spool a Spinning Reel with Braided Line
When learning how to spool a spinning reel with braided line, be sure to start with the right amount and weight of line for the reel....
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Woody
- Feb 12, 2022
- 9 min
Casting Crankbaits for Springtime Bass
Any discussion of pre-spawn bass is bound to include the topic of crankbaits. Why? As water temps start to rise and baitfish get...
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Woody
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
Fishing is not Fun Anymore with the Boom in Angling Electronics
Here’s the scoop on the latest in fishing technologies. Tournament and Commercial fishermen can more afford the tools. The rest rely...
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Woody
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Deep-Water Crappies Can Provide Mid-Winter Action
Locating and “staying on” on crappies and getting them to bite can be a bit challenging Here are some thoughts on where to first, find...
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Don McDowell
- Jan 19, 2022
- 4 min
How to Catch Live Bait for Saltwater Fishing
To find the best live bait you’ll first need to understand the habits of the fish you are trying to catch. Once you know your specific...
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Woody
- Jan 13, 2022
- 4 min
It is known as a ‘Kootenai Leopard’ and it tastes like lobster.
What lives in the Kootenai River, has the body of a cod and the meat of a lobster? No, that’s not a trick question. There really is a...
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Woody
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
Fish Tagging Programs, How they Work
What is fish tagging and how does tagging work? Tagging programs are important tools in the management of game fish species and...
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Woody
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Fishing the Walleye Capital of the World Just Keeps Getting Better
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fishing for Lake Erie walleye has never been more exciting thanks to several exceptional years of fish production in...
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Woody
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
The Decline in Spawning Fish Closes Steelhead Fisheries in Oregon and Washington
Emergency closures on the Snake, Deschutes, and John Day Rivers Oregon and Washington are implementing drastic emergency closures to...
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Woody
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Fly Fishing the Big Thompson River
Estes Park, CO is a memorable adventure. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains just west of Loveland along the Big Thompson River, it offers...
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