Musky/Pike

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa There are only a couple of rivers in Iowa that you might consider ice fishing; those along the east and west borders of our state. Including, the Mississippi River along the eastern border and the Missouri River along the west. “There really isn’t the habitat for ice fishing on the […]

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of water bodies located in the Northwest part of the state. Seven lakes in this region comprise the IGL, totaling 12,687 surface acres, with three of these lakes being the principal members of the group. Big Spirit Lake, West […]

Cold Water Fish Tactics

Cold Water Fish Tactics Cold-man Winter is knocking on the door here in Iowa, but don’t give up on the open water yet. Even though ice fishing, hunting and football are grappling with our time during November. There are still opportunities to get out and catch a few more fish before you will need an […]

Providing Hope Through the Outdoors

Providing Hope Through the Outdoors The roosted gobbler startled Josh Herman; it was the first gobble of the morning, and Josh had never heard such a sound. He came to full alert as his guide and friend made the first call of the morning. Josh was experiencing his first turkey hunt while bound to his […]

Fishing for Muskie

Fishing for Muskie Mention the fall season and you’ll find anglers going after all kinds of fish: walleyes, largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch and other panfish. However, there is a group of anglers that go after the top of the food chain, the predator of predators…the muskellunge. For years, it has been called the “fish […]

Reasons Why You Should Still Be Fishing

Reasons why you Should Still be Fishing The fall months in Iowa are very special for those that love the outdoors. Hunting seasons have begun and more will soon open for different species. However, as an Iowa Sportsman I turn to the water just as much or more during these late season months to fish. […]

4 Keys To Being A Good River Angler

4 Keys To Being A Good River Angler Fishing rivers is a different kind of fishing. Some anglers don’t like it yet others love and prefer it. Many river anglers are hard core, hence the term “river rats”. With that distinction questions must be asked, what makes rivers so special and how does one become […]

Finicky Fishing

Finicky Fishing August in Iowa can be quickly summed up in one word…hot! July has come and gone and average temps have been hovering around the mid 80’s, August continues the trend and even throws in a few 90 degree days. By now surface water temperatures on area lakes have reached 75 – 80 degrees […]

Iowa’s Top 5 Multi-Species Lakes

Iowa’s 5 Top Multi-Species Lakes Have you ever had one of those days fishing where you’re never sure what species you’ll reel in next? Those days where you catch six or seven different species from one lake are truly special and make all those tough days well worth the effort. Of course, in order to […]

Your Child’s Premier Outing

Your Child’s Premier Outing By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunting or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in the timber. If it goes well, you can be […]

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