Category: Nick’s Tips and Tails

Flutter spoons are one of the most effective baits you can tie onto your line. They not only draw fish in, but they make them bite once they come in. They are also highly versatile and will work on any body of water. Let’s take a look. Why Flutter Spoons Flutter spoons have several advantages. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]