Fall is in full swing, the leaves are dropping, pheasants and flying, and we’ve got (for the most part) another season in the rear-view mirror. The 2023 season was a full one, complete with both a fair share of ups and downs. I wanted to take a look back at the season, and recap both […]
The 2023 South Dakota pheasant hunting season is on the horizon, and now is the time to begin making plans to enjoy the greatest pheasant hunting in the country. Touted as the greatest pheasant hunting in the country, the harvest numbers support what makes pheasant hunting in South Dakota so special. While other states generally […]
The Kanaga boat ramp on Waubay Lake is set to see some major improvements this fall. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that the Kanago boat ramp would be closed for maintenance, beginning Monday, September 18. Currently, the boat ramp has an inconsistent slope, which means that anglers have to back […]
It is very easy for anglers to make the claim that they “are on the fish” or “know what they want” or any other connotation we hear when out of the water. Patterns are developed, techniques are mastered, and fish are ultimately put in the boat. Yes, this is the nature of the most successful […]
The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced the 2024 season schedule. This schedule will include seven regular-season events, the 2024 World Walleye Championship for 2023 season qualifiers, and the 2025 World Walleye Championship will be for the 2024 season qualifiers. The 2024 season features seven regular-season events across six states. Teams that fish three or […]
Trolling crankbaits is an extremely popular technique for targeting walleye across all waterbodies and fisheries. This is for good reason, trolling crankbaits allows anglers to cover the most water, contact active fish, and is an extremely simple presentation as a whole. Despite it’s popularity, many anglers still do not take advantage of one of the […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota are a favorite of anglers from across the region throughout the spring months. The presence of open water, year-round walleye season, and excellent fishing attracts anglers looking to put their first limits of the season in the boat. The spring bite leads to a spectacular early-summer bite across […]
The 2023 Nebraska Walleye Trail season will conclude August 19-20 on Merritt Reservoir near Valentine, Nebraska. The final two events of the season will be the Merritt Open on August 19 and the State Championship on August 20. These two events will crown both the Team of the Year and the State Champion. The Merritt […]
The National Walleye Tour (NWT) has announced the 2024 season schedule. This schedule will include four regular-season events, as well as a championship for the top-40 qualifiers on both the professional and co-angler side. The 2024 season begins on Lake Erie, fishing out of Port Clinton, Ohio. Anglers will then head to Red Wing, Minnesota, […]
Walleye anglers have a new bait for targeting fish through both open water and ice. The Mack’s Lure Smile Blade SD Drift Jig was unveiled on July 26, 2023. The Smile Blade SD Drift jig is currently available in 3/8 ounce sizes. This jig features a Mack’s Lure Smile Blade SD Hitch, a 1″ wire […]
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