Fishing
 
                                                                            Fall is Big Bass Season
Fall is Big Bass Season The best part of the Mid-West for many of us is the change in seasons. Each season brings with it a new set of outdoor opportunities: Winter is ice fishing and trapping, spring is turkeys and mushrooms, summer is fishing and water sports, and fall is hunting. But for any […]
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                                                                            Cover Ground To Catch Perch
Cover Ground To Catch Perch As we move into late July, perch fishing usually begins to take off on Big Spirit Lake. With a little luck, this bite will last through fall. When things are really going, you will see groups of boats, perch armadas, I call them, all fishing a certain area. I have […]
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                                                                            September Walleye – Transition Time
September Walleye – Transition Time Ask any fresh water angler what is one of the most sought after fish for table fare and you’ll get a resounding response, “walleye”. Sure, crappie and bluegill will come up in that conversation as well, but walleye by far will always be in that list. The common name, “walleye”, […]
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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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                                                                            Basics of Fall Channel Cats
Basics of Fall Channel Cats It’s been a long summer of catfishing. If you live in the Midwest it has been marred with storms and high water. Nowhere has it been a normal year so to speak but now the fall bite is on the way and this might be just the time of year […]
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                                                                            Choosing The Right Reel – Podcast
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                                                                            Why Fly Fishing?
Why Fly Fishing? There’s just something about fly fishing. It’s really hard for me to put my finger on just one reason that I love fly fishing so much. As a fly fishing guide, one of my favorite kinds of trips are with someone who has never fly fished before but is willing to give […]
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                                                                            Locating Hot Weather Smallies In Iowa
Locating Hot Weather Smallies in Iowa The tug on the line and in the next instance a miraculous jump above the water…smallmouth bass. This is always the first image in my mind when someone says smallmouth bass. They are no doubt the most exciting fish that swims in our waters of Iowa. They are known […]
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                                                                            An Iowa Treasure Hunt
An Iowa Treasure Hunt I am an Iowa boy to the core! Don’t get me wrong, I like to travel and see other places in our great nation. However, even during my short retreats elsewhere, I’m always missing my home here in Iowa. I love the history, the surroundings, the people, the culture, and the […]
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                                                                            Fishing Is A Rite Of Passage – Podcast
On this episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast join Dan Johnson and returning guest Steve Weisman all things fishing. In the episode the guys discuss how fishing is a rite of passage for many sportsman and is something that is passed down from generation to generation. The guys then turn the discussion into tips and […]
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