fishing

Bluegills for Young and Old

Bluegills for Young and Old By Steve Weisman Let’s face it, I am a bluegill fishing fanatic. And why not? They are plentiful, they put up a great fight and they are great table fare. Oh, and one more thing, they are great fish to get a youngster hooked on fishing. I will also say […]

My 5 Best Largemouth Tips

My 5 Best Largemouth Tips By Todd Reed The largemouth bass, the most familiar fish in the country lives all around us. No matter if you fish a farm pond, a local river, county park, one of the 100’s of man-made lakes around Iowa, or the Mighty Mississippi River, the largemouth bass is waiting for […]

Learning to Fly Fish Iowa

Learning to Fly Fish Iowa By Nathan Graham When you think fly fishing, I’ll bet you picture mountains, streams and waders – at least I do. However, some excellent opportunities exist right here in Iowa. All Iowans have access to either public or private ponds or lakes. When ponds or lakes are calm and the […]

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 […]

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