largemouth bass

Fishing Iowa’s Big Three

Fishing Iowa’s Big Three There’s nothing like taking the boat out on a big body of water and exploring the endless possibilities available to not only anglers but to recreational boaters, skiers, windsurfing, sailing; the list goes on. We’re going to explore exploring the big three here in Iowa, Saylorville Lake, Red Rock Lake, and […]

Secrets to Catching Summer Bass

Secrets to Catching Summer Bass The warming temperatures have anglers restless and looking for every opportunity to hit the water, and the hopes of a whopper bass fuels the excitement even more. Here in Iowa, the water is warming up, fish are becoming active and offer a prime opportunity to catch that trophy fish. Summer […]

May Fishing Tips

May Fishing Tips Probably my most, favorite time to fish is in early spring. It is a new reason to get outside and see a new side of nature that you have missed since last year, and don’t realize it until you’re standing in it. Now is the time to pack a cooler with the […]

Catching Pre-Spawning & Spawning Fish

Catching Pre-Spawning & Spawning Fish May in Iowa… winter has all but lost its grip, and we’re beginning to enjoy some incredible weather. It also brings with it the spring spawning period for a variety of fish. Temperatures in May will range from highs in the upper 60s to the mid-70s, with lows ranging from […]

Bass Spawning in Iowa

Springtime Spawning Largemouth bass are a worldwide favorite sport fish. Luckily for Iowans, can be found across various types of water bodies all around the state especially when bass spawning in Iowa is in full effect. In fact, the Iowa DNR currently reports the presence of these bass in over 500 lakes and streams. The […]

Best July Fishing Destinations

Best July Fishing Destinations Ahhh…July in Iowa. One word best describes it, HOT! For the entire state, we’ll average about 85 degrees for highs, and lows will range from 61 to 66 degrees. Mornings will be comfortable, but midday fishing will be hot, especially if the wind is light or nonexistent. And as the evening […]

Best Tips to Catch More Spring Bass

Best Tips to Catch More Spring Bass Spring bass fishing can present its challenges, especially for northern states, like Iowa, which tend to experience a wide range of temperature swings coming off ice-out into mid-spring. Those anglers that get out and really look for them, however, are often rewarded with some of the heaviest bass […]

Fishing West Okoboji

Fishing West Okoboji 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 seems that multiple […]

Kayak Bass Fishing in Iowa

Kayak Bass Fishing in Iowa If you are like me, you grew up watching bass boat tournaments on TV. Most people thought that looked like fun, but bass boat tournaments are a significant investment when you get the bass boat, truck, trailer, gas, and upkeep. Kayak tournaments are just as fun and more affordable in […]

How To Take A Kid Fishing

How To Take a Kid Fishing Fishing is in full swing, and there is nothing better than a special fishing trip with a child. It doesn’t matter if the child is five years old or 15 years old, that child has dreams of catching fish and having a good time with a special person. I […]

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