Lure Tips: How to Reel in the Big One
After you have figured out how the fish respond to the lure retrievals, varying your lure retrieve should be your goal. Here are a few lure tips to consider. You have to understand how the fish respond on any day will differ from the next. In some cases, they will have a steady retrieve, but […]
What’s Biting This Winter?
Some of the fish we love to catch are still biting during the winter months, but to see the most success out on the ice it is important to know how some of the most popular fish will change their habits during the winter. These fish are still hungry this winter, and by knowing where […]
3 Ice Fishing Destinations to Give This Holiday Season
December is the perfect time to consider ice fishing. If you have never been ice fishing, then make sure that Santa includes an ice fishing expedition in your stocking this year. Here are some great destinations that you may want to consider. Lake of the Woods Lake of the Woods near Boudette, Minnesota, offers an […]
Smokin’ Hot Tactics for the Upcoming Ice Fishing Season
When winter’s kiss seals the waters, the puzzle in finding where the fish have gone does not change much. However, the approach does, and if you are waiting in your fish house with tip-ups and hoping the action will just start, you could have a long winter ahead of you, without much for fish. Dave […]
Jerkbait Fishing for Summer Smallmouth
Many anglers put away the jerkbaits once the spawn is over. As the water warms and the fish move deeper, they feel that these baits are no longer effective. However, jerkbaits, also known as minnow baits, can be a great way to trigger summer smallmouth to bite. Anglers who choose to put them away once […]
Fishing with Kids – Moving from Bait to Lures
There is a common progression when fishing with kids. Kids can begin at a pond in the neighborhood stocked with fish. Stocked fish, often rainbow trout, have no real survival instincts. They bite on hooks wrapped with worms or dough. This is simple bait fishing, and it is a great way to introduce kids to […]
Cool Water Fishing in Spring
In many parts of North America, spring still exists on a calendar, although it may not yet have started showing through piles of ice and snow. The turn of the winter season is upon us, and whether you live in a sunny, warm area or the deeply-chilled Northern latitudes, spring will be welcome. One excellent […]
Perch Fishing In The Fall
Among the true plate favorites around the country, perch is a great fish for fall sports fishing or harvesting. Using light tackle and an array of small spinner baits, one can lure perch into energetic strikes by a combination of flash and vibration. Known as a schooling hunter, perch can give anglers head scratching moments […]
Can I Still Catch Bass in the Upcoming Cold Weather?
The hot summer months are notoriously great for catching largemouth bass. In particular, the heat of July and August greatly helps with topwater lure action. A good crankbait or popper can work wonders for catching the attention of a largemouth hitting on all the insects landing on the surface. And then summer comes to an […]
As Autumn Approaches Think Small
The Smallmouth Bass is a wonderful combination of stealth and aggression; once hooked, it is a fierce fighter. They are predators, and they grow to impressive girths and body weights. In most areas, males range from two to four pounds while females reach up to six pounds. Thriving in warm water seasons, they grow to […]
