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Hard Water Channel Cats
Hard Water Channel Cats By Eric Katzenmeyer For many anglers, the word catfish conjures up thoughts of heavy line, circle hooks and bait so smelly you don’t dare touch it with bare hands. Fishing for catfish is a popular summertime activity. Rods can be propped up with a stick and one can pull up a […]
READ MOREIowa Gators Through the Ice
Iowa Gators Through the Ice By Nick Johnson I remember the first time I actually targeted pike through the ice using standard ice fishing gear. I had caught pike before but it was always a “bonus” while jigging for walleyes or the occasional take on a crappie minnow. It was about this time of year […]
READ MOREHardwater Trout
Hardwater Trout By Rod Woten I LOVE to catch trout. Pound for pound, trout are one of the strongest fighting species that swims. Anyone that’s tried to subdue a trout to remove a hook, know that they are one solid muscle mass with unbelievable strength. Being a coldwater species, they also remain very aggressive at […]
READ MOREWhere to Start? Successful Ice Fishing Tactics for a New Body of Water
Where to Start? Successful Ice Fishing Tactics for a New Body of Water By Rod Woten Ice fishing a brand new lake can be a daunting task. Apparently, it torments a lot of ice anglers because one of the questions I get asked probably more than any others when I present seminars is “how do […]
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