Fishing

Basic Fishing Rigs Every Angler Should Know!

The State of Iowa is a diverse region offering anglers across the area a wide range of opportunities to chase after their favorite quarry. Whether you chase after bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish or any of the other 148 known species in Iowa, there are times when a special or specific fishing rig can help […]

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 […]

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 […]

Try Something New: Fishing From a Kayak – Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast, on this episode Dan sits down with kayak angler Spencer Bauer to talk about fishing from kayaks. Kayak fishing is actually one of the fasting growing segments of the fishing industry! The guys discuss how Spencer got into the sport and how he instantly fell in […]

Sturtz Catches State Record White Bass

Sturtz Catches State Record White Bass By Steve Weisman – Outdoor Editor State fish records are becoming a common occurrence around the Iowa Great Lakes. First a state record perch from a local pond last winter and now local angler Justin Sturtz caught the new state record white bass at 3:30 a.m., on Monday, June […]

Windy Condition Walleyes – Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast. On this episode Dan interviews Ben Leal about catching walleyes in the wind on Iowa lakes and rivers. The guys dive into where you can expect walleyes to be located and what their habits are during windy conditions and how to present your lure to […]

Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend – Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Iowa Sportsman Podcast! On this episode Dan is joined by Steve Weisman as they discuss the recent Walleye Weekend held annually in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Steve goes into the history of the event, 37 years and counting, how it was started and evolved to what it is […]

Iowa Lake Profile

Browns Lake Browns Lake is a 580 acre lake located in Woodbury County. The lake offers amenities such as a hard surface boat ramp, beach, campground and picnic area. For panfishermen, Browns Lake is an ideal place to try for big crappies. Crappies in this lake run the whole gamut of sizes but some larger […]

Spring Bass Fishing Tactics – Podcast

Listen along with this episode, as Dan is joined by Todd Reed to discuss the ins and outs of catching spring bass. As the temps warm, it is time to get the boats on the water and go in search of these popular Iowa game fish. Todd shares with the audience information on bait selection […]

What A Drag!

During the process of outfitting a customer new to the sport of angling, there was nothing more gratifying than seeing the looks on their faces when I would show them the properties of their new drag system. I would stand behind the counter holding their rig and instruct them to grab the end of the […]

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