Fishing

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures By Steve Weisman 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 […]

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How to Target Iowa Muskie

How to Target Iowa Muskie              Early summer is a fantastic time to learn how to target Iowa muskie in the southern part of the Midwest muskie range.  Depending on where you are, places throughout the Midwest have a yearlong season for these fish. Unlike the upper parts of the […]

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Using Dip Baits for Catfishing

Using Dip Baits for Catfishing

Dip Baits for Catfishing Growing up, some of my best memories include using dip baits while catfishing with my dad and my older cousin, Chet. As soon as summer break started, I knew it was time to hit the rivers in search for catfish. I remember one particular June evening, the fog started to settle […]

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Summer Angling in Iowa

Summer Angling in Iowa

Summer Angling in Iowa Iowa may be one of the best states in the Midwest to fish this time of year.  The water is warming, most all spawning activity is complete, and the rivers are flowing.  No matter what part of the state you live in. You have a river nearby that is waiting for […]

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Invest in Iowa-Made

Invest in Iowa-Made  There’s something awesome about grabbing that perfect fishing rod, lure or jig, and it’s even better knowing it was someone’s dream and built by avid fishermen right here in our own state. Choosing to invest in Iowa-made tackle isn’t just about convenience; it’s an investment in your community, a nod to local […]

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Fishing Traditions

Fishing Traditions

Fishing Traditions  When I was a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with fishing. My dad used to record episodes of “InFisherman” and “Babe Winkleman”, among others, on VHS tapes and I would watch them over and over again. The household laundry basket would be my pretend boat and I would fish around the house tackling […]

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The Welcome Sign is out at Devils Lake

The Welcome Sign is out at Devils Lake

The Welcome Sign is out at Devils Lake  It’s summer. The crops are planted. The kids are out of school. There are no excuses. It’s time to head to Devils Lake, North Dakota and catch some fish.    Do it in your boat with your gear. Or, better yet, leave the boat home and hire […]

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Spring Walleye in Iowa

Spring Walleye in Iowa

Spring Walleye in Iowa As winter begins to lose its hold on much of Iowa, anglers focus on spring fishing throughout the state. For the most part, by April, ice has all but left the lakes, and there is an influx of freshwater bringing in nutrients as well as tasty morsels in the form of […]

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Walleye Tricks and Tackle

Walleye Tricks and Tackle Walleye, by far, has to be one of the most sought-after freshwater fish and one that every angler loves to fish fry. There are many great walleye fisheries in the State, along with two of the Nation’s biggest rivers that bookend our State, the Missouri in the west and the Mississippi […]

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Fishing Iowa in March

Fishing Iowa in March

WHAT TO TARGET FOR MARCH The month of March is characterized by rapidly rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 41 deg to 56 deg over the month. Southern reaches of the State will likely have open water by the end of March, if not sooner. Central Iowa will have fishable ice, depending […]

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