The dog days of summer aren’t completely shutting off the fish. In fact, there can still be some really good fishing to be had. Let’s get to it! Lake Oahe The fishing on Oahe has been up and down with the weather. We had some massive storms rip through central South Dakota Friday night and […]
I am very excited to announce a new event we are going to be doing this October! I have partnered with Walleye Warrior to giveaway a guided trip here on the Missouri River for 2020! It’s going to take some good fishing to win the trip! First off, what is Walleye Warrior? Walleye Warrior is […]
Early and late in the season when water temperatures are low fish will act lethargic and be quite picky when it comes to presentation. Savvy anglers recognize these situations and tailor their presentation to suit these fish. For these situations, two presentations fished together actually shine the brightest. It’s important to note fish are ectothermic. This means their […]
The versatility of the Smile Blade makes it a critical part of every walleye angler’s arsenal. The small, .8” blades make for a perfect added attraction for a live bait rig without stealing the show. These blades excel when trolled slowly as they require hardly any speed to make the blade turn correctly. This makes them a perfect early and late season option for waterbodies as big […]
Shopping for hard baits can be an intimidating experience. There are so many options out there, it can be difficult to find the exact type of baits we need. To make it even more confusing, many of the options look so similar. What’s the difference between a Rapala Shadow Rap and a Rip Stop? Wait, […]
As the leaves begin to change, the ducks begin to fly and stadiums begin to fill with football fans the thoughts of walleye begin to move to the backs of even the most hardcore angler’s minds. However, some of the best fishing of the year is just starting to begin. As the water temperatures begin to drop […]
Fall is the time of year that walleye begin prepping for a long, stressful winter. Much like a runner “carb loading” the night before a race, walleye feel the need to consume as much energy as possible in preparation for winter. Energetic demands are even greater in females as they are also budgeting resources for egg production. These […]
In these week’s special fishing report we highlight our recent fishing trip to Canada North Lodge! Canada North Lodge is located near Ear Falls on the Woman River system in northwestern Ontario. Fishing opportunities include the system itself as well as multiple portage lakes. While I was out exploring this fishery, Mason and Chris continued […]
There have been a lot of advancements in the fishing tackle industry. These advancements are making us significantly better anglers, but making tackle shopping much more stressful. This article is going to detail the most over-looked aspect of fishing presentation. That is line selection. The majority of anglers don’t think about their line until something goes wrong at a critical moment. The goal of this article is […]
Walking into any outdoor store can be an intimidating experience. Often there is going to be racks of rods, shelves stocked with every size, type and color of lure as well as spools of different lines at every corner. While this may cause our eyes to light up and make us want to purchase everything there, all the […]
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