Despite grim economic forecasts, the most recent ICAST Show, a major fishing industry showcase for new products, featured a...View article
To The Extreme!

Ultralight Panfish

These lines highlight the importance of personal freedom and refusal to follow the crowd. From my experience, I believe there are many applications in business and investing for which this advice holds...View article
Preseason for flatheads extends from late winter through early spring—the end of the Coldwater Period on the In-Fisherman Calendar of Fish Activity. It’s not the best time of the year to target...View article
Pike/Muskie Rods & Reels

Big Ticket Combos

Daiwa V.I.P. Specialty Muskie Rods series include three bucktail and four jerkbait rods that feature high modulus blanks, tough Fuji New Concept Alconite guides, and Fuji reel seats. The...View article
Used to be that any discussion of reels for heavy-duty pike and muskie fishing was a short one. Lots of reels were available for bass and light work for our treasured twosome, but few reels could stand...View article
Lighter Works Fine

Muskies Lite

If I were a younger fella, insecure in the slightest, and not already more proficient at muskie fishing than the legendary **** Pearson, I might be bothered by his assessment of my gear as “girlie...View article
 
Select Rods & Reels

2008 Rods and Combos

While some ice rods are handcrafted in the U. S., others are made overseas and are available at astoundingly affordable prices. The emerging trend, however, continues to be to develop darned good ice...View article
Ice Rod And Reel Options

Choose Your Tools Wisely

It’s critical to trust that your rod and reel will perform well when you hook a big fish. A good stick increases your odds of detecting strikes and getting a good hookset, and the combination of rod...View article
Long-Range Tactics For Big Carp On Big Waters

Carp On The Long Cast

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
Strategies For Long-Distance Catting

Catfish Beyond The Green Monster

For anglers fishing from shore below dams and along the banks of big reservoirs, the ability to cast long distances can be a prerequisite to catching more fish and upping the odds for some truly giant...View article