GREAT ICE FISHING & TV SEASON IS HERE! The ice fishing season is off to a torrid start across the Midwest with reports coming in from lots of places indicating outstanding fishing action so far […]
It was in the 20’s, with a colder wind chill, but the water was open at the Rock Island Conservation Club. So, I was able to get to fish on the first day of the […]
Whether you’re fishing for largemouth bass on Ocmulgee WMA or brown trout in the Chattahoochee River, fishing in the cooler months ( winter fishing ) is relatively the same for any fish species. You’ll want […]
For many, winter’s time to hang up the bass gear and wait until spring ushers in warmer waters and the magic of the pre-spawn period. But for others, like B.A.S.S. pro Mark Menendez, winter […]
I always try fishing on the first and last day of each year. It seems like I normally make the last day, but weather always wants to be bad on the first. Today, the weather […]
Golden-flanked walleyes are prized catches for anglers across the Walleye Belt, and spring is prime time to get them. Afoot or afloat, you stand a better than average chance of sampling some of the year’s […]
Why go snowshoeing? What started thousands of years ago as a mode of transportation has evolved into a popular winter activity for recreation and fitness. Here’s why: It’s fun: Snowshoeing extends your hiking or running […]
Andy Morgan, Co-Host of Wolf Creek Productions’ hit bowhunting series, American Archer-Presented by ConQuest Scents, recorded one of the largest whitetail ever to be recorded on film over a month ago with a bow and […]
While todays mapping has improved drastically; as everything from coloring to contours to self-recorded detail are available you still must understand what you’re seeing on your screens. That for many can be a challenge so […]
For the past ten winters, I’ve enjoyed finessing winter bass with the Ned Rig. It was amazing at how effective Z-Man ElazTech baits like the ZinkerZ and Finesse TRD are for alluring cold-water bass. As […]
Flat-sided baitfish represent critical components of the forage bases of many fisheries. In freshwater, shad, alewives, and even young-of-the-year sunfish and crappies are favorite targets, from trout and salmon to walleyes, bass and stripers. In […]
On a warm June day, a crew of MDC biologists traveled to document a population of Mead’s milkweed, an endangered plant. Like other milkweeds, Mead’s serves as critical habitat for the monarch butterfly and other […]
No other lure type is more effective in cold water than the hard-plastic suspending jerkbait. This dependable minnow-looking stickbait has bass-fishing fans across the country, but you need to know how, where and when to […]
There is a new new record for the largest blue catfish in Kentucky.According to the Western Kentucky Fisheries Facebook page, officials verified that Glynn Grogan of Arlington, Ky. caught a 106.9 pound blue catfish on […]
Shallow water bass can be finicky at times, and the typical running the bank routine runs flat leaving some anglers scratching their heads. But November is a great time to be fishing, the water is cooling […]
Coast to coast, fall offers ample opportunities to catch a variety of gamefish, as cooling water temperatures spark hot bites for everything from catfish and crappies to bass, sunfish and walleyes. To help you reap […]
YUMbrella Rigs producing big results on a December day at Lake Guntersville wasn’t surprising. Far from it, in fact. The surprise to veteran Tennessee River guide and bass pro Jimmy Mason was that 13 of […]
When anglers are interested in catching more fish from under the ice, the use of a Vexilar three-color flasher is considered “essential” by many to your success. Catching fish once you have pinpointed them is […]
The Second Amendment Foundation last week condemned what it considers blatant media bias against firearms, which invariably seems to show up in headlines and news reports just prior to an election. “We’ve got an important […]
When river smallies put on the fall feedbag, they’re about as predictable as they’ll ever be. So while water temps remain in the mid 40s this autumn, target sweet spots on wing dams with Storm® […]
Crappie fishing has been good in 2018. Read about crappie championships, non-typical fishing spots and tips for the end of the year. See it all in the November issue of CrappieNow Digital Magazine. Opening CastI […]
As I write this in late October, hopes are still high for a few more nice and productive open-water fishing days this season. However, the late fall weather could turn and the lakes ice over […]
Fall means great crappie fishing, even if few anglers get out and enjoy it. Lindy pro staffer and longtime Northwoods guide Jeff Sundin takes full advantage of the opportunities, however, and shares a few tips […]
Great baits often share in common a certain “it” quality. Might be a shape, texture or action that seems dead-on, even if you can’t quite put your finger on the why. When you see one, […]
Construction efforts to remove the Coopers Mills Dam on the Sheepscot River are underway. The four-month project, which will improve public safety and fish passage, is the first phase of a multi-year effort along the […]
As always I try to get out fishing on my birthday, so after working on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ ground (details on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ FB Page), we headed home, unloaded, loaded back up […]
Crappie season is about ready to get going full swing in the Midwest. With that I’ve found something that should be a real “killer” made by Natural Forage Baits called a T-Shad. The photo shows […]
It is getting close to the time of year when Natural Forage Baits Swim Bait and Blitz Lures LLC Blade Bait is going to start getting “hot” for bass. They are normally good, but, as […]
The AR15 is an incredible rifle but it largely overshadows the AR10 and its ability to shoot large calibers while retaining all the benefits of the AR15 platform. Interchangeable components and the flexibility to completely […]
“Lake Mac” or “Big Mac,” as it is lovingly referred to by Nebraskans, is 22 miles long, 4 miles wide and is the state’s largest body of water. The lake was formed on the North […]
The late summer period can be a very tough time to develop a pattern with bass fishing on clear water lakes. Our best tips will involve search baits that cover vast amounts of the water […]
Ready to catch* a redfish of a lifetime? Tie on a bright Storm® 360GT below a big popping cork and keep your eyes peeled for panicked baitfish busting the water’s surface. And hold on tight! […]
During one day in 2014, observers counted 64 bald eagles hunting for fish in a 5-mile stretch of the Sebasticook River. This is the largest group of bald eagles ever documented in New England, […]
Catching fish on topwater lures is among the most exciting experiences enjoyed by contemporary bass anglers. A consistent, rhythmic, or even stealthy presentation sometimes triggers the most surface bites. Under other conditions, however, it’s best […]
Pepper and the “fishing guy”, headed to the lake for a couple of hours today. There was a very warm wind, which I love. Reminds me of my days along the beach in Florida, and […]
The NOAA Restoration Center and its collaborators have been studying the physical and biological effects of these projects to understand and be able to predict what will happen to the area when a dam is […]
In-line planer boards are a very effective tool for catching walleyes and trout. In recent years some anglers have been employing boards to catch a variety of other species of fish. On a recent trip […]
Ten years ago today I adopted a skinny little dachshund named Pepper. He is still with me, and got to go fishing with a box full of Yo-Zuri lures, which were a surprise shipment that […]
Pepper and I went to the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ firing range first to try out the new Ruger LCR22 (video link is on Shoot ‘N’ Plink FB page), and then headed for a short fishing […]
Now is the time for a road trip. For an outdoor centered summer vacation to chase the fishing bite. So, this week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, we’re talking Summer Angling Adventures. Joining […]
Mom always knows best, so we put them to the test! We asked thousands of mothers across the nation to choose their favorite place to take the family fishing and boating in their home […]
Recently I thought about the fact that I can get by in open water with lures from 4 companies – Blitz Lures LLC, Natural Forage Baits, BFishn Tackle, and Rat-L-Trap, with the soft plastics rigged […]
Pepper and I were joined by Don Banning today for our fishing outing. Pepper was having a lot of difficulty walking, and mainly stayed in the shade of the vehicle. I think I’m going to […]
Perhaps one of the most interesting things about bass fishing is the fact that you never stop learning and the bass always seems to find ways to surprise you with their behavior. For instance, […]
Don Banning and I took a trip to one of our favorite lakes today, and in spite of the fact there is a summer turn over, I managed to drum up a few fish by […]
The new VMC® Neko™ Skirt — a first-of-its-kind terminal accessory design for the increasingly popular Neko Rig currently taking the bass fishing world by storm — was awarded “Best Terminal Tackle” honors by the American […]
Largemouth bass fishing this spring was notable in Oklahoma, as anglers hauled in several lunkers in the 13- and 14-pound classes. Those monster fish undoubtedly resulted from previous stocking efforts of Florida largemouth bass (FLMB) […]
I got to go fishing recently. Mike Frisch and I only had a few hours to be on the water, and it was in the middle of a hot summer day: Not always the best […]
Incorporating input from some of the industry’s top hunting professionals, while keeping comfort and usability in mind, the engineers at Advantage Hunting designed their 2-Person and 4-Person Whitetail Blinds to help make your hunts more […]
The heat of summer can be a difficult time to catch walleyes. These fish certainly eat during summer, but most lakes are full of bait fish now so walleyes have lots of options when it […]
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