Walleye

Catch More Trolling
Catch More Trolling By Bob Jensen Across the Midwest and almost all of North America, most fish in most places are done spawning. After a few days of rest, those fish will want to eat. If you can put a bait near a fish, it will probably eat it. Therefore, it’s good to show as […]
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Finicky Fishing
Finicky Fishing August in Iowa can be quickly summed up in one word…hot! July has come and gone and average temps have been hovering around the mid 80’s, August continues the trend and even throws in a few 90 degree days. By now surface water temperatures on area lakes have reached 75 – 80 degrees […]
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Iowa’s Hidden Gem: Water Trails
Iowa’s Hidden Gem: Water Trails Iowans are blessed with some of the richest and abundant fishing, hunting, hiking, boating and canoeing opportunities in the country. We can cross this state from north to south, east to west in about four hours. Any activity you’d like to participate in is easily accessible in a short drive. […]
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Iowa’s Top 5 Multi-Species Lakes
Iowa’s 5 Top Multi-Species Lakes 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, in order to […]
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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 […]
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Mistakes to Avoid while Fly Fishing Trout
Mistakes to Avoid while Fly Fishing Trout 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Types of Sportsmen
Types of Sportsman 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 times; about the […]
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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 […]
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