Ice fishing lures: make a better bait
Modifying an ice fishing lure is about making it a better bait.
Weed-ripping tactics for pike
Pike attack for many reasons. Being ambush predators, they have a hit-first-ask-questions-later disposition. While this aggressiveness helps them survive, it also makes them vulnerable to techniques intended to trigger reaction strikes, like ripping baits around weeds.
Serving up skinny for fat walleye
When fish aren't interested in thick baits, switching to thin offerings is a reliable strategy.
Drop moves for panfish
When it comes to piquing panfish interest, a bait's motion must have an attractive action, but also be an easy target. Regardless of the style of lure, paying attention to its sinking speed will increase your catch.
Wrestling Kiwi kingfish
Saltwater adventures in New Zealand’s Coromandel Region.
Sighting in on bluegills
Many of us got hooked on fishing because of sunfish, and the start of the open water season is the perfect time to rekindle your relationship with them. I particularly like spring bluegill fishing.