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 […]
Flutter spoons are one of the most effective baits you can tie onto your line. They not only draw fish in, but they make them bite once they come in. They are also highly versatile and will work on any body of water. Let’s take a look. Why Flutter Spoons Flutter spoons have several advantages. […]
Lake Thompson is another large, fairly deep body of water. This lake is very similar to Lake Poinsett. The crappie fishing is excellent, but walleye and yellow perch offer excellent fisheries as well. The water is also clear, although shallow sloughs connected to the lake can present some excellent fishing especially during high-water years. Fishing Information Ice […]
3 Buck is a hidden gem that can produce some excellent perch and walleye fishing. The lake derives its name from it used to cost $3 to fish there, but now the lake is open and free to access. 3 Buck offers some spectacular perch fishing at times and monster walleye are present in the system. During […]
Waubay is a large, deep body of water. Waubay is one of the deepest lakes in the area and offers excellent walleye, yellow perch and smallmouth bass fishing. White bass and northern pike are also popular targets of anglers. The clear water can set up an excellent low light bite that can be one of the […]
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