Musky/Pike
Fishing for the Predator of Predators: The Muskie
Fishing for the Predator of Predators: The 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 […]
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Float Fishing A Must Do Iowa Experience
When I first moved to northwest Iowa over 30 years ago and I wanted to go fishing, I headed to one of the Iowa Great Lakes or some of the smaller lakes around. I never gave interior stream/river fishing much thought. About 20 years ago a friend of mind introduced me to float fishing by […]
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Don’t Be….That Guy
Throughout my life, I have stumbled across individuals who cause the rolling of my eyes. I’m sure, with a few reflective moments, you have experienced the same. This being brought to surface, we are going to take a look at the cause of such eye juggling, as it applies to hunting or fishing camps. For […]
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Fishing Iowa
Fishing Iowa When it comes to fishing here in Iowa, we have one of the most diverse opportunities than many other states. We’re between two major rivers, the Mississippi and Missouri, and in between lies a variety of opportunities for anglers to chase after their favorite quarry. Whether you’re fishing for trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, […]
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Almost 10 Things Every Angler Should Know
There’s nothing quite like a tidbit of information to remind you of some of the basic gems that we as anglers should know. It’s possible that some of the things you know were insightful pieces of advice that dad or grandpa passed on down. And I’m sure that there are some useful quotes from gramps […]
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Taking A Look At Walleye Stocking Data
Once again the DNR’s gill netting process on the Iowa Great Lakes was a huge success. As a result, the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery was able to harvest enough eggs to produce a new stock of fish for many of the states lakes and streams. This year more than 3,300 walleyes were taken from Big […]
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Ways to Rig Plastics
Ways to Rig Plastics Texas-Rig This is a mainstay for anglers searching for bass. It can be used with any soft plastic that you want banging around the bottom of the lake. NO matter the plastic you choose rigging is the same for each style of bait. Run the top of your bait over the […]
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Inner Workings Of The Manchester Fish Hatchery – Podcast
Welcome to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast! On this episode, Dan is joined by Dan Rosauer, a Biologist for the Iowa DNR, to talk about the Manchester Fish Hatchery. The guys get into history of the hatchery, how it started, operates, and how fish are distributed. If you are interested in the process […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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