Panfish

Be Careful of Poisonous Plants… and Pesky ones Too!

Be Careful of Poisonous Plants… and Pesky ones Too! By Steve Weisman I don’t think anything beats being out in nature on a nice summer day. Whether it is going for a walk on a neighborhood pathway, along a favorite stream or in the woods…a gentle breeze and sunny skies make for the perfect combination. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dressing Up Your Pond with Native Habitat

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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. […]

Fishing Iowa’s Rivers

Fishing Iowa’s Rivers By Ben Leal River fishing… it’s one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors here in Iowa. You can find solitude, peace and quiet and amazing fishing all at the same time. As a young angler growing up in New Mexico I spent hours wading cool mountain streams chasing after […]

Cooking with Cast Iron

Cooking with Cast Iron By Ryan Graden Professionally, I am a Director at a church camp. To be honest, this career was never on my radar when I was younger. What I thought I wanted (desk job making lots of money) ended up being something I just couldn’t stand to do. Yes, I tried a […]

Building your own Cabin

Tips for Getting the Fishing Rig Ready for Open Water

Tips for Getting the Fishing Rig Ready for Open Water By Steve Weisman As spring approaches, anglers are transitioning from ice fishing to open water fishing. When this time comes, it’s time to get the boat ready for another year of fishing. There are really two ways to approach this. The first is for those […]

Late Ice Season Crappies

Late Ice Season Crappies By Ben Leal March is here and anglers are starting to look at their boats, bass and walleye rods, thinking about the open water season. February is the time of year when, in Iowa, most of the outdoor sports and recreation shows take place, giving a reason for thoughts of open […]

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