To many walleye anglers, the spawn is one of the most discussed, but often misunderstood topics there is in fishing. The walleye spawn can generate a variety of discussions. While many of us are familiar with the discussion regarding the argument for an open or closed walleye season, other conversations include the importance of fish […]
A common misconception among walleye anglers is that walleye are a passive, tentative and finicky fish. Many anglers have this illusion and that impacts how they fish. Maybe they pull lindy rigs, slowly jig or simply hang a slipbobber near the weeds. While these are all highly effective presentations at the correct times, this does […]
In my article, Snell Tying Basics, we took a look at the basic information you need to know to tie your own snells. We discussed the pros and cons to monofilament and fluorocarbon, determining snell length, the types of hooks to select and the basic types of beads you need. We also took a look […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota draw national attention from anglers every year, with the majority of the fishing taking place in the spring. This is for good reason, the river offers the first open water fishing opportunities of the season, sometimes providing fishing out of a boat all winter long. When other walleye […]
Whenever you hear an interview with an athlete that just won a championship, they often talk about the “long hours at practice and preparing” or something similar along those lines. There is plenty of truth to this, we often hear about how success comes from preparation and lack of preparation can result in failure. The […]
During the winter months, bottom bouncing large flats may be the last thing on an angler’s mind. But as we often hear in the sports world, “it’s the off-season prep that results in championships.” The same can be said for anglers. Taking advantage of a cold, snowy day during the winter or even stormy days […]
“Bonus” is a word we all love. Bonus points in school. Christmas bonus. Bonus savings on fishing gear. What if I told you about a strategy to catch bonus fish as well? Tip ups provide the perfect opportunity to catch bonus fish everyday you are out on the water. Many times, this can often be […]
Tungsten jigs have taken the ice fishing market by storm. This is for good reason, tungsten is heavier than lead and that means you can get more weight in less jig. This makes for a faster drop to the fish, a more compact profile and an increased versatility in what you can rig on these jigs. Along with […]
Many times when the “bite is hot”, you aren’t the first to find out about it. Often times we pull into the “hot lake” and find we are not the only ones excited to hit the water. Whether you are fishing this “hot lake”, a well-known spot or one of the many small reservoirs around large cities […]
The Missouri River becomes the epicenter of walleye fishing all across the region in early spring. The river presents the first open water opportunities, often in mid-late February or early March. Anglers flock from across the state, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and everywhere in-between. The capitol of walleye fishing in the Midwest instantly becomes Chamberlain, South Dakota. Lake […]
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