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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 […]

Prepping for All-Day November Bowhunting

Prepping for All-Day November Bowhunting During the month of November, it’s a bowhunter’s dream along with all the prepping for all-day November bowhunting. This is the time of year we plan our vacations. The bucks are now throwing caution to the wind in pursuit of a hot doe. Not only are they throwing caution to […]

Expert Advice for Bowhunting November

Expert Advice for Bowhunting November November marks what could be called the most special month of the year in the deer woods. The rut comes into full swing and love crazed bucks can find themselves throwing caution to the wind. The opening for breeding seems to be fairly short for bucks so asserting dominance over […]

Trout Fishing in Northeast Iowa

Trout Fishing in Northeast Iowa Some call it Little Switzerland, others call it river Bluff Country. Apparently, the correct name for it nowadays is The Driftless Region, or more colloquially, The Driftless. Regardless of what you call it, there’s no denying that it is a very special place. It’s a place where it’s very easy […]

Go-To May Lures

Go-To May Lures May marks the peak of bass and crappie activity in Iowa as they enter their spawning season. Crappie are a favorite for Iowans, and they are one of the best tasting fish you can catch in our lakes. Targeting these fish requires specific tactics and lures. Put in some time on the […]

Upgrading your Gun’s Scope

Upgrading your Gun’s Scope While cheaper scopes may be more affordable, they often lack the additional features that guarantee durability and precision of their more expensive counterparts. You for sure do not need an expensive scope to be able to shoot well. However, you might consider upgrading your gun’s optics for several reasons. Improve Reliability […]

Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice

Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice Ice fishing is not just a hobby for me, but a passion and a challenge. I enjoy testing different techniques, baits, and locations to find the best way to catch fish in any condition. One of the ways I have improved my ice fishing skills is by talking to […]

Prepare for the First Day of Ice Fishing

Prepare for the First Day of Ice Fishing As the temperatures drop and frost begins to decorate the landscape, it’s that time of year again – ice fishing season is just around the corner! Soon enough, our favorite frozen playgrounds will transform into angler’s paradises, offering the thrill of reeling in those elusive underwater treasures. […]

Whiskers and Ditty Poles

Whiskers and Ditty Poles By Brad Durick One of my fondest memories of setting bank poles, or ditty poles as many call them, took place on the Des Moines River two summers ago. My friends Josh, Jarred and I fished for two nights out of Jarred’s big twenty foot flat-bottom and camped along the bank. […]

Topwater Baits 101

Topwater Baits 101 The topwater bait is no doubt the most fun way to catch bass. Over the last century topwater baits have probably hooked more anglers than any other kind of fishing lure. When used under the right circumstances these baits can consistently bring bass in all day long. I hope this article will […]

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