Last week, we broke down what I look for when evaluating small ponds and lakes. Often times, these fisheries get overlooked when they can actually hold some pretty dang good fishing! This week we’re going to discuss how I like to target panfish in these lakes. Slipbobber Success It was in 2012 that my panfishing […]
Many anglers get their start on panfish. No other species provides action and excitement quite like bluegill, crappie or perch. These fish are perfect for both kids and new anglers looking to feel a tug on the line. As anglers get more experience though, panfish begin to get shunned. They’re viewed as “bait”, “childish”, and […]
The beauty of bottom bouncing is that it is a fantastic way to be attractive and appeal to many fish throughout a day. The mobility helps cover water and the blades, beads and other attractors draw attention to your lines. This becomes especially critical during the summer months when there is an abundance of forage in the system and […]
Bottom bouncing is an extremely versatile tactic that can work on nearly any body of water that walleye swim. Consistent success with bottom bouncers requires a great deal of boat control, understanding of walleye behavior and the courage to break the mold of conventional beliefs. Today I am going to discuss different approaches to selecting speeds to present at and how […]
Bottom bouncers have become a staple of the walleye fishing industry. The reason they are so popular is because they are easy to run, versatile, and just downright catch fish. This set up is so simple, yet can have so many alterations and different styles of fishing. Today I’m going to discuss the different types of systems we like […]
Walleye fishing is a beautiful sport because there is a technique for everyone. Hardcore casters can enjoy pitching plugs and jigs for shallow, aggressive walleye. This is best particularly in spring and fall. Anglers looking for a relaxing day on the water can enjoy pulling plugs, while anglers looking to relax, but still feel every bite can pull […]
When it comes to spring walleye fishing, I like to cut the season in half. The first half of the season the water and weather conditions are still quite cold and we’re on the classic “pre-spawn” bite. Fish are not aggressively chasing and you really have to force feed them. As the spring progresses and […]
A jig and minnow is one of the most popular spring fishing methods, but many anglers fail to capitalize on the various other options their are to place on their jig. It may be that they lack the confidence or it may be because they just haven’t found the benefits of trying soft plastics. Today, […]
Jigs are a staple of cold water fishing. They could be tipped with plastics or live bait, but regardless they are extremely popular. There is an alternative to jigs though: its suspending jerkbaits. These are generally a hard plastic bait with a minnow profile. Often they have rattles inside of them, but the key to the presentation is that […]
I’m sure I’m not the only one that is sick of this weather and ready to get out in the boat! This winter was not angler friendly and spring has been no where to be found. Our first signs of spring have resulted in heavy snow storms and flooding across much of the region and […]
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