fishing

Not every lake is a good multi-species option. My number one requirement for a quality multi-species lake is one with a distinct deep weedline.

My strategy is to keep the boat outside of the weedline and cast to the inside of the weed edge.

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The first couple of months of the game fish season are always a relished time of the year for me.

It is during the late winter period when the snow starts to melt and the ice is going out that my thoughts drift to summer and open water fishing.

I will never forget my first experience with early season panfish on a lake that had super clear water. It changed the way I approached early season angling forever.

Hard water fish that aren’t located where you expected them to be can create some location issues. Sometimes, you just need to find an alternate location where the fish are biting.

I am one of a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy ice fishing. For me, ice fishing is all about chasing panfish.

Once the spring spawn is complete and the crappies start transitioning to deeper water, many anglers tend to give up on this species.

I wouldn’t say that I am a bass purist as I enjoy catching walleyes and chasing crappies. However, if I have a fishing day with nothing special in mind, I am going to target largemouth.