Location—In ponds and small lakes that lack deep holes, channel cats begin to gather in the deepest portion of the basin once water temperatures fall below about 50˚F. Particularly in farm ponds...View article
Finding & Catching Ice Fishing’s Most Overlooked Quarry
Location—Burbot location and activity levels are based primarily on water temperature, but often vary considerably from one lake to the next. In large shallow lakes like Mille Lacs and Leech in Minnesota,...View article
Enhancements to Nature Vision’s Aqua-Vu underwater cameras should appeal to ice fishermen. The Direct-Tech feature indicates camera direction with an on-screen cursor, making it easier to locate lures...View article
Modern tip-ups are designed to suspend baits at the depth where fish are holding, indicate bites, and allow the fish to swim away without feeling much resistance. They also allow anglers to adjust the...View article
I don’t shop on the day after Thanksgiving, make phone calls on Monday morning, or fish for walleyes on opening day. Whenever and however possible, I avoid standing in line, being put on hold, and...View article
Growing numbers of fishermen are discovering that burbot are fun to catch, typically large in size, and make a fine meal when properly prepared. Burbot look like a cross between an...View article
The Hole Truth About Flatheads In Rivers Right Now
The season for channel cats on the Minnesota portion of the Red River extends from early May through the end of February. I mention this in an article about flatheads because it's the only legal season...View article
Best fishing, indeed. Looking over past articles that I've written about catching catfish in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the country, I know I've probably made that same claim about every Calendar...View article
I don't know if dog owners eventually begin to resemble their favorite pets, but I do believe that many fishermen begin to adopt the personality traits of their favorite fish. I'll skip my observations...View article
Carp fishing is gaining momentum in North America, not only from casual anglers who are happy to catch anything that bites, but from hardcore trophy hunters gunning for 30-, 40-, even 50-pound fish....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
So you want to get that big bass mounted. What’ll it be—a traditional skin mount, a fiberglass replica mount, a habitat mount, or perhaps something more artistic? There are more choices available...View article
If the fish are there, people will continue to fish. So, environmental quality must continue to support strong fish populations. So too must our knowledge of how to manage fisheries and fish populations...View article
A study by biologists from New Zealand* indicates how the magnetic sense in fish, which is used for homing and long-distance migrations, is organized. Particles of magnetite, an iron-containing substance,...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
