In-Fisherman Editor In Chief Doug Stange’s lyrical use of story featuring the wily ways of Zacker and Otis (Toad) Smith spawned the modern age of catfishing that began to unfold a quarter of a century...View article
The quest to discover an artificial lure that will work better than any other to catch more and bigger fish may last until the end of time.Over the years, thousands of lures have been invented...View article
Trophy-size panfish are the latest frontier for anglers who like big fish. As we’ve said in In-Fisherman, a 1-pound bluegill in most regions is rarer than a 6-pound bass and likely older. Same is...View article
Livebaits, Cutbaits, Worms And More

The “Natural” Choice for Cats

What passes through the tiny brain of a catfish sitting in a hole on a river bottom, as the current passes along its streamlined form? Prior to the spawn, it might consider finding a fine mate with...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
 
Livebaits, Cutbaits, Worms And More

The “Natural” Choice for Cats

What passes through the tiny brain of a catfish sitting in a hole on a river bottom, as the current passes along its streamlined form? Prior to the spawn, it might consider finding a fine mate with...View article
 
A Lively Option For Fussy Walleyes

Refined Livebait Rigging

Of the many ways to catch walleyes, livebait rigging is perhaps the simplest to understand in principle but the most underappreciated in precise execution. Why? Because the common misconception is that...View article
Bouncing Across The Walleye World

Bottom Bouncer Basics And Beyond

There was a time when slipsinker livebait rigs ruled the waves and excess hardware had plummeted out of fashion, relegated to the rusty bottoms of old tackle boxes on the back shelf in the garage. But...View article
 
Suspending Baits Before Your ‘Eyes

Just Hanging Around

Walleyes are susceptible and can be tempted to eat—even when they are full—when the right bait suspends in front of them. Whether it’s a neutrally buoyant crankbait, livebait...View article
 
Give The Fish What They Want & How They Want It

Spinners & Bottom Bouncers

As efficiency becomes a most important component of fishing, spinner rigs remain a top choice among the best walleye anglers. With miles to fish, the pace of a spinner ticking along behind a bottom...View article