Sauger, Sander canadensis, have a fusiform, torpedo-shaped body and are green to grayish-brown in color with darker splotches on their body and a white belly. Coloration of these fish may change depending on the water and turbidity. They have spots on their dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin is spiny and the one behind it […]
No matter what kind of fishermen you are, catching a pile of fish is always fun. Bluegills and other panfish are a good fish to target year-around to keep the line tight and rods bent. Growing up in northwest Iowa I was blessed with great bluegill lakes year after year. Bluegills can be very easy to catch […]
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 […]
Everyone wants their first trips out on the ice to be safe and successful. Early ice can be some of the best fishing of the ice season if you can get out to the right areas on some lakes. Generally the shallow lakes in the ice belt freeze the quickest and give you some of […]
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 […]
About a month ago, I took a look at the Fall Fishing Forecast and what areas I expect to have good fishing this season. We’re about a month into fishing and dropping temperatures are in the forecast. In preparation for the October Challenge with Walleye Warrior, I want to take a further look at what […]
Happy first day of fall! To celebrate, let’s talk fall fishing! Fall fishing is coming into full swing and we have plenty of bites to talk about. Let’s get to it! Missouri River Lake Sharpe There are several bites taking place on Lake Sharpe right now. The best bite has been wherever the Propst Professional […]
Though the temperatures were in the high 80s and lower 90s this weekend, I swear fall fishing is still underway!! It was a great weekend to get out and enjoy the warm weather on the water for many folks, let’s talk about the different bites across the state! Missouri River Reservoirs Lake Sharpe Lake Sharpe […]
Fall fishing is underway and the bite is getting better and better! Cooler temperatures have got the wheels in motion for some really fun fishing! Lake Sharpe Lake Sharpe hasn’t made the fishing report for sometime, but expect that to change this week! The Propst Professional Anglers have been finding some great success fishing below […]
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