The Rapala Deep Tail Dancer is a fantastic option when it comes to targeting trophy caliber walleye on some of the largest fisheries in the Midwest. The wide wobbling action attracts fish from a distance and can trigger aggressive strikes from the largest fish in the system. Fish It Like Nick “The Rapala Deep Tail […]
The Mack’s Lure Smile Blade is one of the most popular options on the market when it comes to bottom bouncing for walleye. The ability to fish these blades at extremely slow speeds makes them particularly effective throughout the entire season. Fish It Like Nick “The Mack’s Lure Smile Blade is my ultimate favorite when […]
The Salmo Hornet is one of the most unique baits on the walleye market and features a unique profile and action that can draw strikes when other baits cannot. These baits come in smaller sizes, feature unique wobbles, and break the mold of the traditional walleye crankbait. Fish It Like Nick and Mason “The Salmo […]
One of the best trophy walleye fisheries in the country, Lake Oahe, is set to take center stage as summer begins. In the fourth stop of the season, the Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) will be visiting Mobridge, South Dakota. The event will take place May 30-31, 2025. “We’ve seen some incredible weights come from early […]
The Off Shore Planar Board is a critical component of any trolling presentation. A planar board spreads your baits apart from each other, allows you to cover more water, and keeps your boat organized when trolling crankbaits for walleye. Fish It Like Nick ‘I utilize an Off Shore Planar Board any time I am trolling […]
The Rapala Jigging Rap was one of the first vertical presentations to hit the walleye market, and the bait’s popularity has only increased with the increased usage of front-facing sonar. Whether it’s through the ice or on the boat, the Jigging Rap remains one of the top options when fishing vertically for walleye. Fish It […]
The 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Team Championship (NTC) will take place on Lake Francis Case in Pickstown June 19-21, 2025. Anglers must qualify for NTC through sanctioned The Walleye Federation events. Anglers qualify in team formats, and 250 teams from the country have the opportunity to compete to be All Americans and […]
The Walleye Nations Creations Reaper is quite simply put, a trophy walleye magnet. This bait was at the epicenter of the incredible trophy walleye bite on Lake Oahe in the fall of 2023, smashing the state record not once but twice. Fish It Like Nick “The Reaper does one thing, catch big walleye,” said Nick […]
The emergence of custom rods initially began in the ice fishing industry multiple years ago, in recent years this trend has grown into the open water fishing industry as well. For anglers looking to take their fishing to the next level, custom rods have become a critical component of their presentation. For Lip Ripper Fishing […]
The two major walleye fishing circuits in Nebraska, the Nebraska Walleye Trail and Nebraska Walleye Association, have announced their respective schedules for the 2025 season. “Walleye fishing in Nebraska can sometimes fly under the radar,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “I can personally attest though; both the fisheries and the anglers are […]
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