fishing

Your Child’s Premier Outing

Your Child’s Premier Outing By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunting or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in the timber. If it goes well, you can be […]

Perch Iowa’s Overlooked Open Water Species

Perch Iowa’s Overlooked Open Water Species Fishing in Iowa is one of the most common summer activities. You will hear about the crappie,bass, and catfish and where the monsters have been biting. But, the yellow perch does not seem to get much recognition. Although perch are overlooked, they are a great fish to catch and […]

Fall Fishing in Iowa

Fall Fishing in Iowa Iowa, nature begins to transition from summer to fall. As the water temperatures drop, fish know that colder weather and winter are not far off. The coming chill will have most predatory fish on the prowl, fattening up before Mother Nature slows things down for them. Weather Like all of Iowa’s […]

5 Hacks for Bass Fishing with Plastics

5 Low Tech Hacks for Soft Plastics and Bass ‘Hacks’ nowadays are defined as a clever solution to a problem. In an era of high-tech gadgetry and complex rigging options here are five decidedly low-tech ideas to consider when fishing soft plastic lures for Largemouth Bass (and other species as well). I have gathered these […]

Types of Sportsmen

Types of Sportsman Sportsmen and women come in all different shapes, sizes, ages, etc. We have our own individual personalities that make us each unique. We come from different walks of life. Work different types of careers or go to different schools. Have different political and religious views. etc. It seems, at times; about the […]

Mastering Summer Catfish

Mastering Summer Catfish When I first ventured into the world of catfish years ago, like any novice, I faced my share of frustrations. During those sweltering summer months, hooking a catfish was often a rare event, and landing a sizeable one felt like a true anomaly. I consistently found myself employing the same tired tactics […]

How to Target Iowa Muskie

How to Target Iowa Muskie Early summer is a fantastic time to learn how to target Iowa muskie in the southern part of the Midwest muskie range. Depending on where you are, places throughout the Midwest have a yearlong season for these fish. Unlike the upper parts of the […]

Fishing Traditions

Fishing Traditions When I was a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with fishing. My dad used to record episodes of “InFisherman” and “Babe Winkleman”, among others, on VHS tapes and I would watch them over and over again. The household laundry basket would be my pretend boat and I would fish around the house tackling […]

The Welcome Sign is out at Devils Lake

The Welcome Sign is out at Devils Lake It’s summer. The crops are planted. The kids are out of school. There are no excuses. It’s time to head to Devils Lake, North Dakota and catch some fish. Do it in your boat with your gear. Or, better yet, leave the boat home and hire […]

Favorite May Tackle

Favorite May Tackle May is a great time to get out on the water to chase your favorite species of fish.  May is also a great month to fish if you do not own a boat, as most species can be caught from the shoreline easily.  The cooler water temperatures keep fish coming shallow throughout […]

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