Freshwater Fishing Ice Fishing Michigan's Top Three Ice Fishing Spots For Walleye Michigan offers some of the best winter walleye fishing in the Midwest. Mark Romanack takes you to three of the top spots. by Mark Romanack Freeze-Up Muskies If you've dreamt of catching a trophy musky, then maybe you should put down your deer rifle and head to your favorite musky lake. by Jim Saric Michigan's First-Ice Hotspots Hard to believe, but north country lakes are about to ice over. Jerry Dennis says first ice presents some of the best fishing of the year, and he lets us in on the hotspots in Michigan. by Jerry Dennis Ice Fishing Remember when ice fishing was a simple sport and your rod came from a lakeside bush? Gene Hill The Brave New World of Ice Fishing Fishing the "stiff" water has gone high tech. Today's ice anglers can choose from a vast array of new equipment that can make them more productive, and comfortable. by Jerry Gibbs Winter Walleyes at Night You catch the big fish, some experts say, when most people are tucked away safely in bed. by Jerry Dennis Tip-Up Tips For Northern Pike The common tip-up--a relatively simple, crude device--has proven to be the ideal tool for catching northern pike through the ice. by Mark Romanack The Giant Sturgeon of Black Lake Every February the faithful stare through the ice in hopes of catching a glimpse of something prehistoric. by Jerry Dennis More to Come Bass They Don't Call Them The Bass Islands For Nothing The Bass Islands's fantastic smallmouth fishing begins in spring. by Mark Romanack Shiner Fishing on Lake Okeechobee Shiners can produce giant largemouth on Florida's Lake Okeechobee. by Herb Allen Mastering Soft Baits For Bass, Part Two Mark Romanack continues his look at soft baits for bass. by Mark Romanack Mastering Soft Baits For Bass, Part One Soft baits have revolutionized bass fishing. In Part One of this article, Mark Romanack looks at fishing finesse worms. by Mark Romanack Canoeing for Michigan Bass Canoeing hundreds of miles on many of Michigan's finest rivers, Jerry Dennis finds some of the best bass fishing. by Jerry Dennis Finding Bass the Fast Way Spence Petros tells us how to find bass quickly and then pick the method to reel them in. Spence Petros Crank Bait Or Dry Fly? New Surveys Profile Bass and Trout Anglers New national surveys profile bass and trout anglers. South Florida's Peacock Bass Want to fish for peacock bass, but a trip to Venezuela is beyond your means? Try south Florida. by Carolee Boyles-Sprenkel Lake Panasoffkee Winter is a great time to fish for big bass on Florida's Lake Panasoffkee. by Herb Allen Bass in Cold Waters With water temperatures dropping and cold fronts moving in, Herb Allen offers advice on how to continue to catch bass in cold waters. by Herb Allen Lewis and Clark Smallmouths Any time of year is a great time to fish the Lewis and Clark Lake system for smallmouth, but there is certainly no better time than autumn. by John Holt Kissimmee Chain Popular with Anglers Lake Kissimmee Chain is a perennial favorite with bass fishermen. by Herb Allen Safe Methods for Releasing Bass You can increase chances for a bass's survival by following a few simple but effective methods of catch-and-release. by Herb Allen Lady Anglers Offer Bass Tips Here are bass tips from some of the country's leading women anglers. by Herb Allen The Bass It only takes one good bass to make a lifelong bass fisherman. Charley Waterman remembers when it happened to him. by Charles Waterman Texas Lunker Bass Program Texas's Share A Lunker Bass Program seeks to preserve the genetic stock of big bass. by Herb Allen Catch-and-Release Regulations Produce More and Bigger Bass, 10-Year Study Shows Continuing studies on several Florida lakes prove the effectiveness of catch-and-release fishing for bass. by Herb Allen Lake Erie Spawns Innovative Drift Fishing Techniques for Smallmouths and Walleye Clear water, year-round pressure, and spooky fish have led to some innovative new drift fishing techniques on Lake Erie. by Mark Romanack Crankbaits: An Answer for Late-Spring and Summer Bass Late spring and early summer is a great time to use crankbaits to catch bass, says Jim Saric. by Jim Saric Bass/Walleye Combo Lake Erie Style The Bass Islands area of Lake Erie may just be the Midwest's finest bass and walleye fishery. Mark Romanack gives you the rundown on the possibilities. by Mark Romanack Bass Are Often Found in Strange Places Big bass don't always reside in classic waters. Over the years Spence Petros has found his share of fish in some fairly "exotic" ponds. by Spence Petros Smallmouth: The Bass That Thinks It's a Walleye Smallmouth bass are one of the gamest fish going. If you're a walleye fisherman, you already know the best techniques to catch them. by Mark Romanack Pond Bassin' Basics Spring is a great time to find bass in small lakes and ponds, says Jim Saric. by Jim Saric Bassin' With Kevin VanDam--1996 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam takes the B.A.S.S Angler of the Year award. Here are some of the keys to his success. by Mark Romanack The Amazing Peacock Bass is Gaining Ground in Florida This South American import can make black bass seem tame. by Herb Allen Junior's Big Bass Fishermen are all too familiar with those who can tell a good fish story. But Junior Samples told the biggest one of all, and there began a career. by Joel Vance Saric's Secrets: Bass Lures For Musky? Saric's Secrets-- Use bass lures to catch muskies? Yes, especially in the spring, when they lurk in the shallows... by Jim Saric Lake Erie's Suprising Spring Smallmouth Everybody knows about the great walleye fishing, but there's another prize in this lake. by Dan Armitage Peacock Bass Fishing Travel columinst Galen Geer takes us fishing for peacock bass in Miami. by Galen Geer Backcountry Bass in Michigan's Small Lakes Exploring the hundreds of small lakes and ponds can produce excellent results...and the occasional lunker. by Jerry Dennis Flipping for Bass This simple method will help you catch more and larger fish. by Herb Allen Cold Fronts and the Effect on Bass in Florida Exploring the mystery of why bass go into a funk when a cold front passes through. by Herb Allen Hydrilla It burns up motors and makes a mess of navigation, but this import can help deliver spectacular fishing. by Herb Allen Tournament Fishing Not Harmful to Bass Studies show that bass tournaments do not hurt fish populations. by Herb Allen Serenity: Sometimes It's an Old Farm Pond and a Largemouth Bass A small pond can deliver up a good taste of nature...and some hefty fish as well. by Philip Bourjaily More to Come Walleye Casting Jigs for Walleye Jig casting is one of the most effective ways to catch walleye, provided you use the right tools and techniques. by Mark Romanack Live Bait For Walleyes, Part Two Combining live bait with artificial lures is a sure-fire bet for walleyes. by Mark Romanack Live Bait For Walleyes, Part One Whether you use it by itself or teamed with lures, live bait is the key to walleye action. by Mark Romanack Fishing Lines For Walleye There are now lines available for every situation a walleye angler is likely to encounter. by Mark Romanack Lake Erie's Erieau Walleye The Canadian port of Erieau on Lake Erie offers excellent deep-water walleye fishing, plus a good steelhead fishery. by Mark Romanack Michigan's Saginaw Bay Michigan's Saginaw Bay is a four-season walleye factory. by Mark Romanack Selecting and Storing Walleye Tackle, Part Two Successful walleye fishermen have a wide selection of lures, and know how to keep them organized. by Mark Romanack Selecting and Storing Walleye Tackle, Part One Now's the time to select and organize your walleye gear for next year. Mark Romanack gives us some tips. by Mark Romanack Fall Brings In-Shore Action to Lake Erie's Western Islands Lake Erie's in-shore walleye fishery heats up when the temperatures drop. by Dan Armitage Fall is the Time to Catch Trophy Walleyes When the weather gets raw and nasty, your chances of catching big walleye get warmer and warmer, says Mark Romanack. by Mark Romanack Five Proven Spots For Big Walleyes in Autumn Spence Petros shows you the five best spots to find fall walleyes in rivers. by Spence Petros Using Bass Tactics for More Walleye Want to catch more walleyes? Surprisingly, some of the best techniques come from bass fishermen 1996 B.A.S.S. Angler-of-the-Year Kevin VanDam. by Mark Romanack Spinnerbaiting Weed Walleyes Walleyes have a lot more in common with largemouth bass than most people think, says Mark Romanack. Among them are a liking for weeds and spinnerbaits. by Mark Romanack Want to be a Walleye Tournament Pro? Here's How to Get Started Many walleye anglers dream of turning pro. The first step is to get some tournament experience as an amateur. by Mike Schoonveld Planer Boards--The Best Way to Consistently Catch Walleye Walleye trolling expert Mark Romanack says the best way to consistently catch walleyes is with planer boards. He not only lets the secret out, he tells us how it's done. by Mark Romanack Best Bets For Walleyes in Michigan's Lesser-Known Waters Everyone knows about Michigan's fabulous Saginaw Bay walleye fishery, but many other waters offer great chances for trophy fish. by Jerry Dennis Spinner Fishing Secrets For Post-Spawn Walleye, Part Two Mark Romanack explores further the new techniques for catching walleyes in Part Two of his article on spinner secrets. by Mark Romanack Spinner Fishing Secrets For Post-Spawn Walleye, Part One Crawler harnesses are by no means a new way to catch walleyes. The spinner fishing era of yesterday continues, but the game is currently being played by a new set of rules. Mark Romanack explains the new techniques in a two-part article that begins today. by Mark Romanack Fishing Tips From the Walleye Tour's Mr. Consistency Mark Romanack talks with one of the walleye tour's most consistent producers to learn a few of his keys to success. by Mark Romanack Jigs--The All-Time Favorite Walleye Lure You're headed for a fishing camp that has lakes brimming with walleye. But you're allowed only one lure. What'll it be? A jig--without question--says expert Mark Romanack. by Mark Romanack Walleye Fishing Dream Machines, Part Two The specialized walleye boat has evolved only in the last 10 years. Today's models offer a wide range of sophisticated features. by Mark Romanack Walleye Fishing Dream Machines, Part One The specialized walleye boat has evolved only in the last 10 years. Today's models offer a wide range of sophisticated features. by Mark Romanack How to Unlock the Puzzle of Early Season Walleye As temperatures warm, walleye action can be furious if you find the right spots. by Jim Saric Cold-Water Walleyes: Trolling Tactics That Work Cold-water trolling works with amazing ease in both spring and fall to produce trophy fish. On many prime walleye waters it is the preferred method among serious anglers. by Mark Romanack Autumn Walleyes The fish group up and the crowds thin out. Just right for the serious walleye fisherman. by Dan Armitage Finding Walleyes in Unfamiliar Waters It's a learned skill that any angler can master. by Mark Romanack Gearing Up for Walleye All about jigs, jigging spoons, slip sinker rigs, and bottom bouncers. by Mark Romanack 10 Million Hog Walleyes And that's just those 7 years old and older. Lake Erie is booming. by Tom Huggler Rigging for Opening Day Walleyes Early-season anglers will benefit from new methods for bottom rigging with live bait. by Mark Romanack Top 10 Walleye Lures Here are the picks from one expert. What do you think? by Mark Romanack Trolling Crankbaits for More Walleye Here's one of the few methods where everyone in the boat can share equally, regardless of skill. by Mark Romanack Making Sense of Rods and Reels for Walleye Fishing If you're serious about it, you'll need an assortment of rod/reel combinations. by Mark Romanack More to Come Trout Crank Bait Or Dry Fly? New Surveys Profile Bass and Trout Anglers New national surveys profile bass and trout anglers. Kashmiri Gambit, Part Two Ted Kerasote continues his quest for trout in the Himalaya. by Ted Kerasote Kashmiri Gambit, Part One The intrepid Ted Kerasote decides a little trout fishing in the high Himalayas is in order. But first he confronts the larger task of getting through the Indian bureaucracy. by Ted Kerasote Dad's Day Out Joel Vance gave himself a Father's Day gift--a chance for big brookies on Utah's high plains. by Joel Vance Methods For Taking Trout in Lakes Inland trout waters provide excellent angling. The trick to catching these suspended fish, however, is to get the lure to the proper depths. Mark Romanack provides a few tips on how it's done. by Mark Romanack Trout Lust on the Arkansas River In Colorado, the rights of spring include catching the caddis hatch on the Arkansas River. by Galen Geer The "Beef" Trout Love to Eat Large trout want a hearty meal. Offer them something big and tasty. by Jerry Gibbs Surfin' for April Brown Trout When the smelt move into Lake Michigan, so do the large brown trout. by Jerry Dennis General Teasing Reluctant Muskies Add a teaser to your favorite musky bait and persuade reluctant muskies to strike. by Jim Saric The Secret to Ace-in-the-Hole Presentations for Big Fish For big fish, you often have to break away from the crowd. by Spence Petros Florida's Nile Perch The Tilapia, or Nile perch, is found in abundance in some Florida lakes. by Herb Allen Trolling For Pre-Spawn Crappies Spring is the ideal time to target large schools of crappie; trolling is the ideal method to catch them. by Mark Romanack Florida's Spectacular Cotee River The name may be hard to pronounce, but Florida's Pithlachascotee River is a fishing haven at the doorstep of civilization. by Herb Allen Shiner Fishing on Lake Okeechobee Shiners can produce giant largemouth on Florida's Lake Okeechobee. by Herb Allen Trolling Near the Surface: The Key to Spring Fishing on the Great Lakes To many, fishing the Great Lakes means fishing deep. But experience shows that the top 30 feet are where the action is in the spring and early summer. by Mark Romanack Lure Colors Are Important Picking the right lure colors is part science, part mystery. by Mike Schoonveld Making the Most of Fishing Electronics Electronics have revolutionized fishing. Here's a guide to what to look for in a good sonar unit. by Mark Romanack Quest for Grayling Grayling are a fish that conjure up the spirit of the north country. by Joel M. Vance Dingy Water Is a Key To Getting Fish To Bite Look for dingy water and it's likely you'll find fish ready to feed. by Spence Petros Ohio's Conneaut Creek Steelhead Here's a look at one of Ohio's top steelhead fisheries. by Dan Armitage A Natural History of Brooks and Creeks, Part One Take a look at the natural history of one of anglers' favorite places-- brooks and creeks. by Jerry Dennis A Natural History of Brooks and Creeks, Part Two Jerry Dennis continues his look at the natural history of brooks and creeks. by Jerry Dennis Fishing on the Michigan-Wisconsin Border The Michigan-Wisconsin border offers a variety of fishing opportunities ranging from walleye to steelhead. by Jerry Dennis What's New in Fishing Line? New fishing lines offer anglers better choices than ever. by Mark Romanack Florida's Fishing Opportunities This time of year great numbers of anglers head to Florida for sun and recreation. For fishermen, Florida presents a mind-boggling array of fishing opportunities. by Herb Allen Tweaking and Tuning Crankbaits Tuning your crankbaits is a good winter activity, and it will produce results come spring. by Mark Romanack Speckled Perch Fishing Winter is the time to concentrate on speckled perch in the southeastern states. by Herb Allen Now Is The Time To Plan For Next Spring's Fishing The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect on the fishing year past, and to prepare for next spring. by Jim Saric Ontario's Separation Lake Winter is a great time to plan a trip to northwest Ontario. And Separation Lake offers all the right things for the walleye, pike, and bass fishermen. by Spence Petros Countdown Crankbaits Work for Muskies In the fall, trophy muskies follow baitfish into areas that can be reached by casting. This is the perfect time for Jim Saric's secret weapon--the countdown crankbait. by Jim Saric Fall Is the Perfect Time for Lake Panasoffkee Florida's Lake Panasoffkee is an ideal spot for a fall fishing getaway. by Herb Allen and Steve Marusak Fall Shad Migrations Bring Big Muskies Expert muskie hunter Jim Saric says that the fall shad migrations may be the very best time to connect with a trophy musky. by Jim Saric Smile! You May Already Be a World Record Fisherman Setting world records for game fish is a little easier than you might imagine...provided you're willing to set your sights on a three-pound gizzard shad with six-pound-test line. by Mike Schoonveld Crayfish: Perfect Bait, Perfect Meal We all know that smallmouth bass and big trout have a highly developed taste for crayfish. So, too, does writer Joel Vance. by Joel Vance Planer Boards for Summer Schools If you're fishing open water for suspended fish, planer boards are an excellent way to reach salmon, walleyes, muskies, bass, and other fish in schools. by Jim Saric The Summer Winds Windy conditions send many fishermen to shore. But not Jim Saric; he says wind is a great aid in catching fish. by Jim Saric How You Can Cope With the Midsummer Blues For many fishermen, midsummer is the most difficult time to catch good fish. Spence Petros tells you how to avoid the midsummer blues. by Spence Petros Favorite Crankbaits: The Lures That Catch Bigger Fish Most anglers agree that crankbaits catch larger fish. Here are Mark Romanack's favorites for walleye and bass. by Mark Romanack Gunnison--Colorado's Bohemia and Fishing Paradise This month our columnist, Galen Geer, has wandered off to Gunnison, Colorado, to sample the fishing and camping. From the sound of his report, we're going to have a tough time getting him home. by Galen L. Geer Ultra-Light Crankbaits Are No Toys The tiny ultra-light crankbaits look like something you'd hang on the Christmas tree, not catch good-sized fish with. But used properly, you'd be surprised at how effective they are. by Spence Petros Crappie: The Delectable Wimp Crappie may not be the most rugged fighters, but they sure taste good in the pan. Joel Vance sings their praises as tablefare. by Joel Vance Summer Nights: The Best Time to Catch Muskies on Busy Lakes Catching big muskies is never easy. But your chances get better on summer nights--especially on waters that see heavy boat traffic during the day. by Jim Saric Soft Plastic Lures: Are They Better Than Live Bait? There has been an explosion of soft plastic lures in recent years. Mark Romanack explores why they are so popular and how best to fish them. by Mark Romanack Nature Provides Weather Reports Mother Nature provides us with a weather report if we'd just pay attention . . . and know what to look for. by Herb Allen Crankbaits: Fish-Catching Lures that Take Everything from Bass to Tarpon Crankbaits are among the most effective lures ever devised--and they're easy to fish. Herb Allen looks at why crankbaits work so well for so many species of fish. by Herb Allen Clear Water: How to Deal With One of Fishing's Toughest Problems, Part Two In Part Two of his article, Spence Petros tells you how to meet the challenge of clear-water fishing. by Spence Petros Clear Water: How to Deal With One of Fishing's Toughest Problems, Part One Clear water can make fish spooky and difficult to catch. But Spence Petros tells you how to meet the challenge of this common fishing problem. by Spence Petros The Joys of a Classic Canadian Shore Lunch The Canadian shore lunch may not win any awards from Bon Appetit, but its a delicious meal and a grand tradition that goes hand-in-hand with the north country. by Mike Schoonveld Fly-In Fishing in Northern Saskatchewan's Hatchet Lake Somewhere, 1,600 miles north of Chicago, there still is isolation...and lake trout, big pike, walleye, and grayling. Joel Vance takes you along on a dream trip. by Joel Vance Rods in the Age of Angling Specialty Modern technology has changed the rods available to fisherman. Never before have there been so many good choices available, says Herb Allen. by Herb Allen Bluegills Charley Waterman says you'll never get famous doing it, but nothing beats bluegill fishing in the South. by Charley Waterman Getting Out You know the old saying: a bad day of fishing being better than a good day of working. Well, Jerry Dennis proves once again how true it is. by Jerry Dennis Hooked on Fishing--Not on Drugs This week is National Fishing Week, a great time to introduce young people to the sport. It's also a good time to check out the Hooked On Fishing--Not On Drugs program for your community. Dan Armitage tells us about it. by Dan Armitage How To Give Away a Fish Giving fish away is an art...especially late at night. by Charles Waterman The Keys to Catching Big Fish Tired of catching run-of-the-mill fish. Spence Petros reveals some of his secrets for tying into the big brutes. by Spence Petros The Two Best Times to Catch Big Muskies Catching big muskies is never easy, but if you follow Jim Saric's advice you can capitalize on the times when muskies are most active. by Jim Saric Try Catching Topwater Pike for Heart-Stopping Excitement Author Dan Armitage says there's nothing quite like thrill of catching pike on the surface with jerk baits. by Dan Armitage Ten Tips For More Enjoyable Fishing Trips Herb Allen offers 10 easy ways to improve your next fishing (or hunting) trip. by Herb Allen How to Be a Famous Fisherman Want to break out of the pack and become a "Famous Fisherman"? Charley Waterman sets out a few easy-to-follow ground rules. by Charley Waterman Oh, Canada! For anglers, Canada is the last priceless reserve, the place we measure against all the other places we love to fish. by Jerry Dennis How to Get Along With Guides Planning on hiring a guide this year? Here are some tips on how to keep things cordial. by Mark Romanack The Fishing Presidents Among the fishing presidents there have been those who angled more for votes than fish. by Joel Vance Prepare Your Fishing Gear for the Season Ahead A little time now cleaning and repairing your fishing equipment, can pay dividends when you hit the water. by Andrew Spigner Getting the Most From Your Fishing Electronics Modern fishing electronics have a host of very sophisticated features--including automatic suppression systems. Often, however, putting your maching on manual gets the best results. by Mark Romanack The Evolution of Fishing Reels All three types of reels--fly, baitcasting, spinning--have undergone a dramatic evolution since their beginnings. by Herb Allen The Beautiful Bluegill The time is fast approaching for encounters with the ultimate game fish. Tarpon, you say? No way, try bluegills. by Joel Vance Ozarks and Time Passing To a boy from the flatlands of Kansas, float trips in the Ozarks were like a trip through paradise. But time changes even the best of things. by Charles Waterman Spring Sight Fishing Secrets It's spring and the fish are in the shallows. Life is good. by Jim Saric A River by Any Name River names range from the ridiculous to the sublime. And sometimes something is lost in the translation. by Jerry Dennis Deadly Spots for Spring Panfish, Part Two In the second of this two-part series on early season panfish, Spence Petros describes the lures and presentations that work best. Spence Petros Deadly Spots for Spring Panfish, Part One Early spring is the ideal time to go looking for panfish. Spence Petros shows tells where to find them. Spence Petros When It All Begins Again If you're a fisherman, like Gene Hill, spring is your time of year. Gene Hill Catch and Hold More Fish With Today's Premium-Quality Hooks If you think one hook is the same as the next, you haven't looked closely at the latest ones on the market. Mark Romanack points out the advantages of the new generation of hooks. Mark Romanack How to Fish Smarter in the Early Season Make this the year you really start catching fish...and do it by fishing smarter, not harder. Spence Petros Beating Mid-Winter Despair Here are some spots for winter fishing--from bluegills to trout--guaranteed to chase away the blues. Phil Bourjaily Travel Tips for Anglers, Plus Three Great Fishing Hot Spots Every trip requires custom packing. Here are one well-traveled angler's guidelines on how to go about it. by Jerry Gibbs Frustration Busters: Tips for Solving Annoying Problems Those irritating little equipment breakdowns can drive you nuts. Take heart, there are solutions. by Jerry Gibbs An Angler's Lexicon Anglers have a language of their own. You are not likely, however, to find these definitions in your Webster's. by Jerry Dennis Florida's Chassahowitzka River For pure, unadulterated beauty and tranquillity, this is one of the Sunshine State's best. by Herb Allen Muskies: Fall is the Time to Get Them This, simply is the best time to catch them. by Spence Petros Florida Monitors Water Pollution Threats to Fishing A healthy fishery requires clean water. by Herb Allen Getting Fish to Bite Using Rattling, Lipless Crankbaits An all-time favorite lure that works for more than just bass. by Spence Petros How to Fish on Isolated Areas of Hard Bottom Learning to recognize these areas can pay off with good catches of walleye and musky. by Spence Petros Keeping Cool in Hot Weather When the temperatures rise, a Coke can will do wonders. by Herb Allen The Fishing Liar's Guide to Practical Deception These days you need more than the standard fib to make your big fish story believable. by Jerry Dennis The Outside Bends These areas are the key to fish-holding territory. by Spence Petros The Magic of Panfish Panfishing is what angling used to be about--simple fun. by Tom Huggler Fishing Piers and Docks Fishing the wood can bring wonderful results if you use the right techniques. by Spence Petros Try These Successful Pond Fishing Strategies Small bodies of water require their own special techniques. by Spence Petros Fishing Keys for Quarries and Pits Sometimes the fishing is difficult, but there are methods that will deliver good catches. by Spence Petros Super Ultra Light Panfishing Techniques Savy icefishermen use a flasher and very light lines. by Mark Romanack Warm-Water Discharges are Magnets for Fish From salt water to rivers and lakes, these manmade hotspots attract plenty of fish. by Spence Petros More to Come [ Home | Shops | Coffee Shop | Adventure Travel | Today ]