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Getting A New Boat Without Getting Hooked
For many of us, one of our prized possessions is our fishing boat. And you know what? It really doesn’t matter how old or how much we paid for it. [...]
Iowa’s Trinity of Trout
It’s often said that good things come in threes. Whoever established that had to have trout fished in Iowa’s trout country because that number certainly has some significance when we’re [...]
Basic Fishing Rigs Every Angler Should Know!
The State of Iowa is a diverse region offering anglers across the area a wide range of opportunities to chase after their favorite quarry. Whether you chase after bass, walleye, [...]
Curing Target Panic
By Jim Westcott No two words put fear into an archer more than target panic! Target panic is actually an unpleasant psychological state that yields the inability to hold your [...]
CATCH WHAT’S BITING
by Bob Jensen Make this fishing season the season you become a more versatile angler. Versatile anglers generally catch more fish. Versatile anglers are generally more willing to try new [...]
Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund and its Impact on Iowa’s Natural Resources
By Steve Weisman “Your License Dollars-YOUR LEGACY.” This statement sums up the impact that fishing, hunting and trapping license sales have for outdoor enthusiasts in Iowa. That’s right, 100 percent [...]
A Day of Giants Bowfishing Adventure
By: Nick Johnson It was a day with an outcome that wasn't planned. Myself and my good friend Eric Katzenmeyer were set up to fish for bass in Cedar Lake [...]
Surviving the Trip of a Lifetime
By: Ryan Woythaler It’s the fishing trip you’ve waited your lifetime for. Years of hearing stories and dreaming about Canada’s north woods fishing and you are finally making it happen. [...]
Addressing Boating Issues
By Steve Weisman In an earlier article, we discussed boating issues or mistakes that can adversely affect our experiences, specifically trailering issues. Now, let’s take a look at other issues. [...]
Try Something New: Fishing From a Kayak – Podcast
Welcome to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast, on this episode Dan sits down with kayak angler Spencer Bauer to talk about fishing from kayaks. Kayak fishing is actually [...]
