Walleye
Fishing Iowa
Fishing Iowa When it comes to fishing here in Iowa, we have one of the most diverse opportunities than many other states. We’re between two major rivers, the Mississippi and Missouri, and in between lies a variety of opportunities for anglers to chase after their favorite quarry. Whether you’re fishing for trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, […]
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Almost 10 Things Every Angler Should Know
There’s nothing quite like a tidbit of information to remind you of some of the basic gems that we as anglers should know. It’s possible that some of the things you know were insightful pieces of advice that dad or grandpa passed on down. And I’m sure that there are some useful quotes from gramps […]
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Keeping Your Youngster Entertained
Creating a great experience when taking a child turkey hunting, involves more than just a successful hunt with a dead bird. We all want the hunt to be successful whenever we have a child along, but the ultimate goal is simply creating a positive experience that will instill in them the desire to want to […]
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An Iowa Treasure Hunt
An Iowa Treasure Hunt I am an Iowa boy to the core! Don’t get me wrong, I like to travel and see other places in our great nation. However, even during my short retreats elsewhere, I’m always missing my home here in Iowa. I love the history, the surroundings, the people, the culture, and the […]
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Taking A Look At Walleye Stocking Data
Once again the DNR’s gill netting process on the Iowa Great Lakes was a huge success. As a result, the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery was able to harvest enough eggs to produce a new stock of fish for many of the states lakes and streams. This year more than 3,300 walleyes were taken from Big […]
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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 […]
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Midwest Vacation Walleyes
Midwest Vacation Walleyes When asked if I would write a feature for the July Iowa Sportsman magazine about Midwest Vacation Walleyes, I jumped at the chance. Wow! Then as I began to make my four or so choices, I began to struggle. I mean there are hundreds of deserving places in the Midwest to fish […]
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Ways to Rig Plastics
Ways to Rig Plastics Texas-Rig This is a mainstay for anglers searching for bass. It can be used with any soft plastic that you want banging around the bottom of the lake. NO matter the plastic you choose rigging is the same for each style of bait. Run the top of your bait over the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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