Walleye

Iowa’s 5 Top Multi-Species Lakes

Iowa’s 5 Top Multi-Species Lakes By Rod Woten Have you ever had one of those days fishing where you’re never sure what species you’ll reel in next? Those days where you catch six or seven different species from one lake are truly special and make all those tough days well worth the effort. Of course, […]

Your Child’s Premier Outing

Your Child’s Premier Outing By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunting or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in the timber. If it goes well, you can be […]

MISTAKES TO AVOID WHILE FLY-FISHING FOR TROUT

BY BEN LEAL As anglers, we all know how much fun it is to fool a fish into taking an artificial bait. We tease bass, walleye, northern pike, and musky with flashy baits and plastic that mimic their primary forage. When it comes to fly-fishing for trout in a cold-water stream that’s constantly moving, you […]

Fall Fishing in Iowa: What to Target & What to Use

The cooler fall mornings are always a welcome feeling after a long, hot summer. This time of year always excites me as the cooler temperatures get a few species fired up. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and walleye love the cooler temperatures and are ready to feed in area lakes and rivers. Let’s dive into some […]

Fall Fishing in Iowa

Fall Fishing in Iowa Iowa, nature begins to transition from summer to fall. As the water temperatures drop, fish know that colder weather and winter are not far off. The coming chill will have most predatory fish on the prowl, fattening up before Mother Nature slows things down for them. Weather Like all of Iowa’s […]

Types of Sportsman

Types of Sportsman By Jason Smith Sportsmen and women come in all different shapes, sizes, ages, etc. We have our own individual personalities that make us each unique. We come from different walks of life. Work different types of careers or go to different schools. Have different political and religious views. etc. It seems, at […]

Iowa Great Lakes Grand Slam: Part I

Iowa Great Lakes Grand Slam: Part I By Steve Weisman In baseball terms, a grand slam is the greatest hit of all, and a second grand slam in a two-day period is even more incredible. Many hitters never hit one in their career, let alone two in a two-day period. Now let’s take the grand […]

10 Things You Must Do While Camping

10 Things You Must Do While Camping By Jason Smith When I was a kid, camping equated to a tent, a sleeping bag and pillow, and RAIN. Lots and lots of rain! No matter what time of the year or where we camped, rain was pretty much a guarantee. It didn’t matter if we were […]

July Fishing Guide for Iowa

The Iowa Sportsman’s July Fishing Guide For Iowa’s Hottest Spots July in Iowa can be best described by stating that things are starting to heat up! Temperatures across the state will range from the mid to upper eighties for highs and lows from the low to mid-sixties. This time of year, can be tough, the […]

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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