Everyone knows almost every year during ice season that mid to late January to about mid to late February depending on where you are at in the ice belt can be flat out tough to catch fish consistently. Most people say it’s because of the pressure these fish have had or the fact that they […]
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 […]
Invasive species are never what you want to see in a waterbody. However, when they are present if there is a positive you can get out of it you try to do that. With the invasion of yellow bass into a few of Iowa’s best fisheries a new species was introduced. At first this was […]
Predator and prey relationships are not just something you see when the lion is chasing the gazelle on Animal Planet or National Geographic-they are all across the landscape. In fact, predator and prey relationships impact our fishing every time we are on the water. Today, we’ll discuss the dynamics of predator/prey relationships and how they […]
One often over-looked aspect to presentation is rod selection. Many times when we’re looking through the fishing section, we’re looking for the next hot bait. However, even more important than the bait itself is the rod you tie it on to. You might get the bite you want, but your hooksets and ability to land […]
Line twist is one of those small, overlooked issues that can have really big problems when it comes to your success on the water. Line twist is caused by memory in lines such as monofilament or fluorocarbon. As these lines sit on the small spinning reels used when ice fishing, is reeled against the drag […]
As the temperature drops, we know ice fishing season is rapidly approaching! The entire Midwest can offer fantastic ice fishing. South Dakota is a true bucket-list destination, with trophy perch and walleye drawing anglers from all over. The Iowa Great Lakes is also a top notch panfish destination and incredible numbers of fish can be […]
Often times, we associate the term “ice safety” with early ice fishing. The ice is thinner, winter’s teeth haven’t fully sunk in yet and areas may be kept open still by springs, inlets/outlets or even geese. While early and late season safety is top of mind, we need to think about ice safety every time we are […]
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