The fact that walleye fishing is good come fall is no secret. Realistically, one of the best times during the year for seeing solid patterns develop with great fishing. Big fish are often fairly easy […]
The National Professional Anglers Association annual conference is a weekend of experts sharing their knowledge, skills and passion. The theme for the 2015 event is “Proactive and Professional”. The conference is set for Jan. 2 […]
When you talk about a fish biting, most people envision a substantial jerk on their rod from the fish. But, sometimes that jerk can be subtle and sometimes even undetectable if you are not watching […]
World-class walleye fishing, intense team-format competition and hefty payouts are on tap for the 2015 Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit season. Announced today, the MWC’s 31st season will feature premier destinations including a mix of traditional […]
Safe-ice is coming soon to a lake near you. Here are some things to think about to make sure you start off the season with a bang. Ice Walleyes — Bottom-Pound, Bottom-Scrounge. Few techniques attract […]
Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland-A Classic Christmas is returning for its seventh year to 67 Bass Pro Shops stores* throughout the U.S. and Canada. Santa will arrive at store locations Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5 […]
Throughout the Midwest and probably other parts of North America, there are some lakes that have special fishing regulations. Not many lakes, but a few. These special regulations greatly restrict the number of fish you […]
Autumn is an amazing time to chase walleye. As water temperatures cool, they feed heartily to prepare for winter. Walleye will hang out in many areas in autumn, but tributaries, bars, and humps are three […]
When walleye fishing gets tough, it’s often to an angler’s advantage to slow things down. One tactic that is great at catching “tough-bite” walleyes is what I like to call “slow fall”. This is a […]
Autumn is an amazing time to chase walleye. As water temperatures cool, they feed heartily to prepare for winter. Walleye will hang out in many areas in autumn, but tributaries, bars, and humps are three […]
To Say Korey Sprengel And Derek Navis Are A Dominant Force On The Professional Walleye Circuits Would Be A Gross Understatement. The Berkley Duo Capped A Dynamic Season In Style By Winning The Cabela’s Masters […]
A walleye never feels the breeze on its face. But rest assured, he loves the wind. That’s a fact too few anglers take into account – walleyes respond positively to changes in wind direction. How […]
A well known psychologist, Abraham Maslow, developed a theory called the “Pyramid of Needs” in order to explain why people do what they do. He refined his theory by representing it as a triangle divided […]
Korey Sprengel, of Beaver Dam, Wisc., brought in a three-day total of 43.69 pounds to the win Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Championship at Lake Winnebego on September 20. The championship is the first for the […]
Would you like to catch more walleyes throughout the open-water season, from the first idyllic days of spring right through the gales of November? Then think outside the box, and don’t be afraid to test […]
What’s biting in the waters of Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango counties? FRENCH CREEK – flowing through all four counties: Scott Rushe (State College); filed 9/13: “French Creek in Venango is blown out AGAIN…tried Friday […]
Pro-angler Keith Kavajecz, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, brought in a two-day total of 53.50 pounds of walleye to win the pro-angler category of the Bays de Noc event for the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) at […]
Walleyes are much harder to pattern in fall than in summer because most lakes stratify during the summer months, forming distinct temperature layers. The shallow water is usually too warm for walleyes and the deep […]
As summer wanes, a stellar pattern solidifies on many lakes that produces big numbers of super-size walleyes and northern pike. Often overlooked by the masses, it provides steady action well into fall. “Call it the […]
Lindy’s River Rocker has a curved profile and streamlined shape that produces a wide rocking wobble. Whether it is cast or trolled, this exaggerated action will draw strikes from a variety of species. Designed and […]
The summer of 2014 has finally arrived. Lots and lots of anglers are taking to the water in search of their favorite fish, and for many of those anglers, their favorite fish is that guy […]
On lakes great and small, enjoying solid walleye action from midsummer into fall hinges on staying in tune with seasonal migrations of the marble-eyed masses. Some of these sojourns span many miles, especially on big-water […]
Area fishermen have been “wowed” by the great success of the Florida bass stocking program in Chickamauga Lake in recent years. The program has resulted in huge bass, and anglers across Tennessee are now clamoring […]
If there is one solid piece of advice we could give you when it comes to catching more walleyes in the peak of summer, its “push the envelope” … push the fish to their limit. […]
By Bob Jensen: I was in central Minnesota last week fishing with my friend Mike Frisch. Mike is an outstanding angler for a variety of fish, but on this trip we were after walleyes. So […]
Summer fishing is in full run now and anglers are spread out over their favorite honey holes. What a great time to remember our great fishing resources and do what you can to improve what […]
Senko-style stickbaits, those do-nothing-looking 4- to 6-inch sinking worms, are effective for working mid-river channels where walleyes spend much of their time when less active. I’ve found Yum Dingers, Gary Yamamoto Senkos and Bass Pro […]
Summer offers some of the easiest walleye fishing to be had throughout the year. Forget the talk about dog days of summer. Walleye enjoy a nice summer day as much as anyone in the Midwest. […]
No two lakes are ever the same so there is no rubber stamp that covers all situations when it comes to fish location. That is the beauty of fishing, you can put together a pattern […]
The Late June edition of ODU Magazine is here and we feel summer fishing all around us. Bass, walleye, panfish, trout and a little pike are all covered inside. At the end of the magazine […]
New twists make deadly tactic better than ever. Slow Death Rigging has risen from top-secret tactic to a staple presentation in the walleye world, and for good reason. It’s a great way to bridge the […]
Traditional summertime tactics catch plenty of big ‘eyes, or else they wouldn’t have become such strong traditions. Lindy Rigging, pulling spinners and suspending live bait account for countless catches. But sometimes, thinking outside the box […]
Billings (MT) Gazette reported first: Joshua Boyer, 7, of Billings caught a record walleye for his age group, 10 and younger, as judged by the International Game Fish Association. He caught the fish on the […]
Five Wisconsin anglers face fines and court costs of as much as $1,725 each after being found with 100 walleyes over their limit on Devils Lake. Charged in Ramsey County with exceeding the possession limit […]
Traditional summertime tactics catch plenty of big ‘eyes, or else they wouldn’t have become such strong traditions. Lindy Rigging, pulling spinners and suspending live bait account for countless catches. But sometimes, thinking outside the box […]
No fish species eating dinner in Lake Mille Lacs ordered walleye as more than a side dish last year. That’s one bit of information — preliminary and full of disclaimers — emerging more than a […]
Mississippi River cartography is ever changing through man made changes, such as dredging and natural causes like seasonal floods. This summer Navionics is working with the Walleye Searchers of Minnesota using the Navionics SonarChartsTM program […]
Spring to summer transitions for all anglers can be a mystery. And chasing down fish as they move can challenge even the most accomplished anglers. So good luck to you all! Our next edition of […]
You probably know to throw brightly colored crankbaits in stained and dirty water this spring, but are you fishing them shallow enough? Probably not, say a leading walleye guide and a bass pro. “A lot […]
Traditional summertime tactics catch plenty of big ‘eyes, or else they wouldn’t have become such strong traditions. Lindy Rigging, pulling spinners and suspending live bait account for countless catches. But sometimes, thinking outside the box […]
Anyone who’s suffered a sunburn is painfully aware of the power of ultraviolet radiation. It’s a simple concept: soak up too many rays without decent sunblock and you’re going to get burned. For many anglers, […]
Even folks who have only fished once during their lifetime (they do exist, believe it or not) will quickly tell you that fish live in precarious places. Thick weeds, standing timber and heaped rock – […]
As predicted by tournament director Denny Fox, record-breaking five fish limits were recorded by anglers fishing Anglers Insight Marketing’s (AIM™) “Alumacraft Open” on Sunday. In a battle between anglers using jig rods, pole line rods, […]
The top 100 Best Bass Lakes of 2014 according to Bassmaster Magazine includes two Pennsylvania waters: Presque Isle Bay in the 28th spot and Pymatuning Lake at 71st. The only two Pennsylvania lakes on the […]
Spinner rigs are deadly weapons for walleyes. Offering an alluring combination of fish-attracting flash, vibration, scent and taste, these churning, twirling performers are versatile standouts on the presentational scene.
This morning there were two inches of new snow on the ground. Winter doesn’t want to let go, but like it or not, winter is going away. When it does, I’m going fishing. And I’m […]
Wherever open season allows the pursuit of walleyes, early spring is prime time for tapping one of the year’s best bites. Thanks to the spawning migration, big numbers of fish gather in predictable places, offering […]
In early spring, anglers across the Walleye Belt turn their attention to rivers in pursuit of migratory pre-spawn walleyes. Many anglers are drawn to “community holes” near river-spanning dams that interrupt the upstream movement of […]
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