Fast and flashy, spoons drive through slush-filled holes, get to bottom fast and draw fish off all sizes and shapes in from a distance. When compared to more subtle presentations, the weight of spoons...View article
It was a rather specialized circumstance that led to a not-so-surprising discovery: The same float-and-fly technique that works so amazingly for smallmouth bass and panfish is also great for northern...View article
It was a rather specialized circumstance that led to a not-so-surprising discovery: The same float-and-fly technique that works so amazingly for smallmouth bass and panfish is also great for northern...View article
The St. Lawrence River is one of the finest carp waters in North America. Those who know it gauge their success by numbers of fish over 30 pounds, and 40- to 50-pound fish can be expected. Still, the...View article
Fish have the same five major senses as you—sight, smell, scent, taste and touch—although they’re a bit different, adapted for use underwater. Fish use their combined input to locate food and...View article
In spring, walleyes typically start spawning once the water reaches 40F to 45F. Fact is, warmer water is a primary attraction for prespawn fish, and water generally warms the fastest in the shallows...View article
Looking back at a year of fishing, memories abound of great fish and great places. Next issue, I'll talk about some of the fine fish we caught for the 2006 In-Fisherman Television Specials, which begin...View article
Without oxygen, life ends. Just ask the minnows panting in your bucket or those belly-up bass in the harbor after a tournament. Our own need for oxygen is painfully evident if we go without it for even...View article
Among the most impressive learning experiences for someone like me, who has been writing about catch-and-release fishing for more than 20 years, was hands-on instruction in how easily and effectively...View article
