THE CALENDAR PERIODSThe In-Fisherman Calendar divides the fishing year into 10 periods of fish response. These Calendar Periods are at the mercy of Mother Nature, so they...View article
After elections, pollsters hang around the parking lot, taking what they call “exit polls.” Basically, they ask who you voted for. In spring, some anglers perform their own version of such interviews....View article
To get a significant and steady warming of water to a depth of 3 to 5 feet, it usually takes a steady increase in air temperature, some sunny days, and moderate winds. To heat shallow areas as deep...View article
The genetic history of most reservoir crappies extends back to a time before the water was impounded and they were living in a river, where extensive migrations were required to find suitable habitat...View article
Secrets to Seasonal Migrations, Habits and Habitats
As the seasons change, so do the attitudes and environmental needs of fish. With the passing seasons, crappies alter many things, including type of diet, activity levels, location, even behavior. But...View article
Ah, if only the rest of the fishing season were as predictable as the spring fling into the shallows! Unfortunately, it isn’t. The good news, however, is that regardless of lake, river, or reservoir...View article
John Jamison of Spring Hill, Kansas, has racked up many catfishing honors, including as 2007 National Points Champion on the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail, also placing second in the 2006 Cabela’s...View article
Giant blue catfish present one of America’s most exciting but overlooked angling opportunities. If you haven’t gone gunning for these monsters, get yourself properly geared up with a safe boat and...View article
The First Cats Of Spring Are The Finest Cats Of All!
Toad Smith was my best catfishing buddy, a guy so charitable of spirit that he would gladly give up two days of catfishing to help you finish your work so you could go too, and so much so the practical...View article
