Where do panfish go in the winter? For younger anglers, this can be a baffling mystery. Getting bluegill, crappie, sunfish, and others to bite in the spring, summer, and even fall is no problem. But … Read more
Can fishing line be recycled? If you spend a lot of time in the Great Outdoors then you quickly come to appreciate not only the beauty of nature but also the need to make sure … Read more
If you have been following our website recently, you have probably noticed I have been using a lot more spincast reels here recently since I’ve been teaching my youngsters how to fish. You also probably … Read more
When I first heard this “rumor” about walleye actually being perch, I didn’t believe it, either. How could two fish that looked different and grew to such vastly different sizes be in the same family? … Read more
One of things I remember about fishing with my Grandpa was that he always had spincast reels on his fishing rods. My dad however, never owned a single spincast reel and made me learn how … Read more
The first time I heard that people used other lures other than crankbaits when fishing for northern pike, I was actually confused. Why would anyone use anything other than crankbaits when they caught so many … Read more
The term panfish is one you’re going to hear a lot if you spend time fishing or any amount of time around anglers. While this is a very commonly used term that can be heard … Read more
At first I thought this was an odd question for so many anglers to be asking, but the more I thought about it the more I realized just how many memories I had directly tired … Read more
Fishing has been a passion of mine since I was a young child. The first rod and reel that I can remember saving all my money for so I could purchase on my own was … Read more
I was in high school when our parents decided we were old enough to make the yearly one or two week fishing trips to an isolated Canadian lake, Lac De Millie Lacs. While there are … Read more
One of the things that I have learned in my years of fishing, is that having a bad fishing reel – or the wrong type of fishing reel – can really make fishing difficult. You … Read more
Whether you’re dealing with a tricky Y-bone while carving up a northern pike or creating large fillets from your latest catch of bass, walleye, or salmon, you’ll find your entire fishing trip experience becomes much … Read more