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Summer Skin Care

Summer Skin Care By Jessica Graham My friend grabbed his hat before we ventured outside. I’m used to seeing him without a hat, so this was a little different routine. I must have had a confused look on my face, because he began to explain a meeting he had with his physician, warning him of […]

Iowa Trout Grand Slam

Iowa Trout Grand Slam By Rod Woten Brace yourselves. Those of you unaware that Iowa has fishable trout populations may be in for a shock. Not only DOES Iowa have fishable trout populations in the northeast corner of the state…some of which do NOT rely on regular stocking to maintain their population…but Iowa actually has […]

Bait Rigs that Catch Fish

Bait Rigs that Catch Fish By Ben Leal If you were to go out and ask a dozen anglers what their favorite live bait rig is for any number of species you’ll likely get a dozen different answers. Now it may not be a dozen different baits, but certainly a variety of ways to rig […]

Tips for Better Trolling Success

Tips for Better Trolling Success By Steve Weisman One of the favorite presentations for walleyes is trolling. Whether it’s pulling Lindy rigs, spinners or crankbaits, all three are fish catchers. However, it’s more that simply throwing out the bait and taking off. This kind of trolling is a “by guess/by gosh game plan”. No, to […]

3 Attractions for the Sportsman To Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair

3 Attractions for the Sportsman To Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair By Jessica Graham It’s July, and chances are if you are in Iowa, you are thinking about a trip to the Iowa State Fair. It is an Iowa staple in August; most Iowans venture out to the fair to view the animals, live […]

Post Spawn River Walleyes

Post Spawn River Walleyes By Brian Radcliff It often amazes me how quickly the walleye spawn comes and goes. A few warm weeks of spring weather and the dams are ritually packed with walleye seeking anglers, looking to fill their buckets with the first river walleyes of the season. Another week passes and it seems […]

Importance of Using A Quality Fillet Knife

Importance of Using A Quality Fillet Knife By Jessica Graham When I was younger, around eight years old, I wanted my Dad to show me how to fillet a fish. We had been fishing at our pond and had caught some bass. My Dad showed me the basics: how to clean a bass, don’t leave […]

Fishing West Okoboji

Fishing West Okoboji By Steve Weisman One of the reasons for my moving to Estherville back in 1978 was its location to the Iowa Great Lakes. I was intrigued by the diversity that these lakes offer. No matter the time of year, there always seems to be something biting, especially this summer season where it […]

Fish like a Guide does to Stay on Fish

Fish like a Guide does to Stay on Fish By Todd Reed Iowa is full of great rivers, lakes, ponds and streams. Most have plenty of fish to keep a person busy all day long. Whether you fish for bluegills, bass, muskie or anything in between we have all had our great days, and we […]

Reliable Catfish

Reliable Catfish By Brad Durick As catfishing grows across the United States it has become more about what to catch them on than how to catch them. Catfishing can be as simple or difficult as you want to make it. Understanding them and how they operate like anything is the key to success. Also, like […]

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