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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 […]
READ MOREGuide 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 […]
READ MOREExploring 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 […]
READ MOREWhen the going gets Tough on the Ice
When the going gets Tough on the Ice By Todd Reed The weekend is upon us and we have the green light for a trip to the ice. The feeling can be magical on a Friday afternoon. As you drift off in your mind you can see the bluegills piled up beside your bucket, and […]
READ MOREGive’em what they want and how they want it
Give’em what they want and how they want it By Bob Jensen Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a good time to think about lure presentation as […]
READ MORECalling all Iowa Sportsman!
Calling all Iowa Sportsman! By Jessica Graham Tired of the same old hunting and fishing stories? Want to get the inside scoop on the latest gear, techniques, and local hotspots? Then, you need to tune in to The Iowa Sportsman Podcast. You can expect up-to-date hunting and fishing reports. Get the lowdown on what’s biting […]
READ MOREA Day on the Ice with… Me!
A Day on the Ice with… Me! By Rod Woten One of the questions I hear several times every ice season as I’m presenting seminars or making retail in-store appearances is, “what’s it like to be an Ice Team Pro?” Simply put, it is AWESOME! I get to travel the ice belt and talk about […]
READ MOREDead Sticking on Ice
Dead Sticking on Ice By Ben Leal When the ice fishing season gets well underway fishing begins to slow down a bit. The much colder water will slow down the metabolism of the quarry we are chasing. They also move out into deeper haunts of the lake, suspending in schools waiting for tasty morsels to […]
READ MORELate Season Ice
Late Season Ice By Ben Leal February is the time of year when, in Iowa, most outdoor sports and recreation shows are taking place, giving reason for the thoughts of open water. Reality soon sets in as you peer out the window and see a blanket of snow covering much of the ground and fishing […]
READ MOREEarly Ice Iowa
Early Ice Iowa By Rod Woten Just because Iowa is on the southern edge of the ice belt, doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of early ice. Obviously “early” is a relative term here since we usually lag behind our Minnesota brethren by a couple of weeks when it comes to setting foot on the […]
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