Fishing
Kayak 101: Taking Your Iowa Aquatic Exploration Off Shore.
Kayak 101: Taking your Iowa aquatic exploration off shore. Aaron Stonehocker Growing up in Iowa, most of my fishing memories were forged on the shore lines of a local lake or farm pond. I have since expanded my fishing quests by taking to the water in a kayak! If you are looking to expand your […]
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What To Look For On New Bass Water
What To Look For On New Bass Water By Todd Reed Spring has finally sprung around the state and the thousands of thousands of anglers searching for bass can once again take to the water. Whether you fish a river system or a lake around Iowa there are certain areas where you need to try, […]
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Paper Mouths On The Move
Paper Mouths On The Move By John Nicholson We troll for walleye; we troll for muskie, heck some of us even troll for channel catfish. But, whoever thinks of trolling for crappie? Trolling for crappies seems a little bit too aggressive to many of us but in fact it can be an extremely productive way […]
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Dippin’ for Cats
Dippin’ for Cats By Jarred Marvin I remember the first time I ever took a quick sniff of dip bait. I can’t recall who I was with or where exactly, but I remember some of the conversation leading up to my “turn”. After my buddies expressed their dislike for the smell they handed the jar […]
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Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass
Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass By Todd Reed 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 […]
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Picking A Bass Boat
Picking A Bass Boat By Todd Reed The ability to get out on the water, away from the hustle and bustle is a wonderful thing. As I get older, therapy time in a boat is invaluable. As a youngster, I dreamt of having a bass boat, just like the pros on the Bassmaster tournament trail […]
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Dressing Up Your Pond with Native Habitat
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Enjoying Iowa’s Outdoors From The Sky
Enjoying Iowa’s Outdoors From The Sky By Jessica Graham Drones are an excellent way to have fun and explore the world from a different perspective. With their advanced technology and capabilities, they offer a wide range of possibilities for outdoor activities. Here are some of the ways you can have fun with a drone outside. […]
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5 Tips to Catch More River Cats
5 Tips to Catch More River Cats By Josh Turner & Jeremy Bower of Wapsi Bottom Outdoors Who doesn’t like spending quality time on the river with family and friends in Iowa? I’ll wait… One of the best ways to spend that time is to fish for some catfish! Fishing for catfish on the river […]
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Spawning Season
Spawning Season By Nick Johnson When fishermen think of fish spawning in Iowa, a few key species come to mind. Bluegill, Crappie, White bass, Largemouth, Smallmounth, and arguably the most celebrated, Walleye. These species in particular become susceptible to angling during these key spawning times and offer anglers a chance at a truly large specimen. […]
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