One could make the argument that the auger is the single most important tool an ice angler has. If you can’t cut through the ice to get to the water, you aren’t going to catch fish! It’s an exciting time for the sport of ice fishing, innovative new styles of augers come out what seems […]
Ice fishing is one of those sports that you are often going straight into the teeth of winter. When you are faced with bitter cold, wind, snow, ice and slush you need gear that can stand up to the test and keep you both warm and safe. Luckily for us anglers, there have been a […]
I had a little bit of fun at my expense in The October Story, but in all seriousness it was a great event! I want to give a huge congratulations to Justin Parliament. Justin got on an awesome bite and absolutely dialed it in. He found crappie suspended out deep and the nice walleyes were […]
Whoa. That was something else. My October Challenge with Walleye Warrior is complete and to say I under performed would be a nice way to put it. Let’s breakdown how the month went and take a look at my thought process as the challenge went on. PreFish I spent a great deal of time prefishing […]
Scientific Name: Sander vitreus Family: Percidae Common Name: Walleye Nick Names: White-tip, Marble Eyes, Grass Pike, Gum Pike, Walter etc Description Walleye have a long, slender body. They are famous for their white-tipped tail, but also are known for their tapetum lucidum. This is a part of the eye that is designed to capture all […]
One of my favorite things about fishing is learning new lakes. I take meticulous notes every time I go out and then on rainy days when I am bored I compile my notes into my “Lake Notes” document. Notes on some of my favorite lakes can be found on our Lake Information page. This gives you the […]
As anglers, we only have two jobs to be successful. The first is to find fish, the second is to make them eat what we are offering them. These two tasks often go hand in hand. Ultimately, the common denominator is forage. When you can pinpoint what the fish are feeding on and how that […]
I’m a firm believer that anglers who pay special attention to the details are going to catch more fish over a season. It may not matter everyday, but an extra fish here or there can really add up over a month or two. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most overlooked pieces […]
About a month ago, I took a look at the Fall Fishing Forecast and what areas I expect to have good fishing this season. We’re about a month into fishing and dropping temperatures are in the forecast. In preparation for the October Challenge with Walleye Warrior, I want to take a further look at what […]
Happy first day of fall! To celebrate, let’s talk fall fishing! Fall fishing is coming into full swing and we have plenty of bites to talk about. Let’s get to it! Missouri River Lake Sharpe There are several bites taking place on Lake Sharpe right now. The best bite has been wherever the Propst Professional […]
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