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Open Water Preparations: Rods, Reels and Line

Open Water Preparations: Rods, Reels and Line By Nick Johnson It is with great sadness each Spring that I put away the ice fishing gear for the season. Then, when I begin to dig out my open water gear that sadness fades away slowly and the anticipation for warmer weather fishing takes over. One of […]

Not just a Man’s Game

Not just a Man’s Game By Ryan Eder Last April I had the opportunity to judge the UGA Nationals in Iowa. It could not have been a more perfect day; with temperatures in the high fifties, a nice crosswind and not a cloud in the sky I watched dogs hunt quail on a gorgeous piece […]

Take a Kid Fishing

Take a Kid Fishing By Todd Reed Fishing has been a huge part of my life from a very early age. I can remember begging my dad to take me fishing on the weekends. He worked six days a week, church on Sunday mornings, but I just knew a father of seven kids wanted to […]

Embracing the Serenity: The Benefits of Summer Fishing in Minnesota

Embracing the Serenity: The Benefits of Summer Fishing in Minnesota By Joe Henry As the winter snow melts away and the land awakens with vibrant greens, Minnesota becomes a haven for anglers eager to explore its abundant lakes, rivers, and streams. Summer fishing in the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers a wealth of benefits beyond […]

May Fishing Tips

May Fishing Tips By Nathan Graham Probably my most, favorite time to fish is in early spring. It is a new reason to get outside and see a new side of nature that you have missed since last year, and don’t realize it until you’re standing in it. Now is the time to pack a […]

A Practical Plan to Purchasing Iowa Recreational Ground

A Practical Plan to Purchasing Iowa Recreational Ground By Jessica Graham If you’re an Iowa outdoorsman, you have probably dreamed of owning your own land, a piece you can call your own. A place to cast a line, blaze a trail, or just sit under the stars and connect with our creator and nature. We […]

Catching Pre-Spawning & Spawning Fish

Catching Pre-Spawning & Spawning Fish By Ben Leal May in Iowa… winter has all but lost its grip, and we’re beginning to enjoy some incredible weather. It also brings with it the spring spawning period for a variety of fish. Temperatures in May will range from highs in the upper 60s to the mid-70s, with […]

Looking at Early Season Open Water

Looking at Early Season Open Water By Steve Weisman Living in Iowa anglers get the chance to experience four seasons for fishing. Right now as we head into the month of March, we have the potential for great ice fishing in northern Iowa (depending on the spring warm-up, of course), yet we also have opportunities […]

Guide to Late Ice

Guide to Late Ice By Rod Woten There are two phrases that will cause any ice angler to perk up their ears. “Early ice” and “late ice” are the two periods during the winter that ice anglers live for. Probably the biggest reason these periods are so popular with ice anglers is because the fishing […]

Exploring Iowa’s Waterways

Exploring Iowa’s Waterways By Jessica Graham Iowa, the “land of rolling hills and friendly smiles,” also boasts a hidden gem – a network of water trails waiting to be explored. These marked and maintained routes navigate rivers, lakes, and canals, offering paddlers, canoers, and other boaters a unique perspective on the state’s natural beauty and […]

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