Bass

Iowa’s Big Water Largemouth Challenge

Iowa’s Big Water Largemouth Challenge Iowa may be known for its small farm ponds when you go outside our borders, but the large bodies of water in the state can provide some great largemouth bass fishing too. Not only for numbers of fish, but quality as well. The bigger bodies of water in the state […]

10 Things You Must Do While Camping

10 Things You Must Do While Camping By Jason Smith When I was a kid, camping equated to a tent, a sleeping bag and pillow, and RAIN. Lots and lots of rain! No matter what time of the year or where we camped, rain was pretty much a guarantee. It didn’t matter if we were […]

The Wild Past of Iowa

The Wild Past of Iowa Iowa officially became a state on December 28, 1846 but that does not mean people weren’t living here long before that. I often wondered as I’ve been in the timber, “Who was here before me?” Alternatively, even along those lines, “What was here before me?” I’m sure if the timber […]

The Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership

The Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership As a kid, I was fortunate enough to be able to ride a 4 wheeler all over my family’s acreage. My father had found a hot deal on a “retired” racing quad. This ATV was purchased with the idea of a do-all type of vehicle, mostly used to […]

Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa

Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa Growing up in Iowa and fishing as much as I could I never took the time to realize how fortunate we are to have the natural resources that we do. Perhaps it is being over four decades old, or perhaps it is the reflective mind that I am diving into. […]

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures Ever wonder what the process is for manufacturers to bring a bait from the concept stage to the fishing market? I recently had the opportunity to learn more about this at a fishing seminar put on by the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club at its annual spring get […]

You want to be a Fishing Guide

You want to be a Fishing Guide I have written this article before but every few years it seems situations change and the world needs a reminder as to what a fishing guide does and some need to be asked if it is really the right avenue for them. Some of this may seem discouraging […]

Get Into The Outdoors

Get Into The Outdoors My wife and I have four daughters! You can all pray for us! But truthfully, I wouldn’t change it for the world. Having these young ladies in my life has been an incredible journey as we have raised them through the years. My oldest is sixteen and my youngest is eight. […]

Spring Bass Fishing Tactics – Podcast

Listen along with this episode, as Dan is joined by Todd Reed to discuss the ins and outs of catching spring bass. As the temps warm, it is time to get the boats on the water and go in search of these popular Iowa game fish. Todd shares with the audience information on bait selection […]

Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass

Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass Finally, the water has warmed up a bit, and not a slab of ice in sight. April is the kickoff to bass fishing in the state Iowa, tournaments are popping up, fish in the river systems are becoming active once again and the lake water is getting […]

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