Sometimes looks can be deceiving. When my mother returned from a scenic cruise of the Lake Erie islands, she was quick to ask how I find, and fish for, walleyes on such a monstrous body of water. From...View article
Every fishing trip you’ll ever take will be affected by weather of some sort. Sometimes weather will help you; other times it’ll hurt you. Smart anglers recognize and take advantage of good conditions,...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
Cold fronts seem a never-ending plague for springtime anglers, and they provide a time-honored excuse for poor fishing. The connection between barometric pressure—the actual weight of the atmosphere...View article
In-Fisherman Senior Editor Steve Quinn reports that on May 7, 1996, he and a companion landed 46 crappies ranging from a little one of a half pound to a couple of toads that pushed 15 inches. He doesn’t...View article
In perfectly calm weather, the areas that warm fastest in spring are shallow, south-facing enclosures or protected bays with dark bottoms. These areas are solar collectors, and the water that has...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
Does the sun warm lake water, or does the air warm it? What happens on cloudy days? Why do some backwater areas warm so much faster than others? Does the north side of a cove or lake always warm first? Anglers...View article
Hailing from windy walleye country in Duluth, Minnesota, ol’ Bob was undoubtedly ahead of his time, as are many walleye anglers who’ve learned to sing the same tune. Wind: Bass anglers hate it,...View article
