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By: Ron Schmidt The Wisconsin Driftless area teems with cold, excellent water quality, outstanding water quantity, and trout! Beauty, peace, and challenges await the trout angler that chooses to seek out small streams. Beauty is something to behold. Its length, width, or depth could describe a small stream. Is a six-foot-wide stream small? Is a stream less than a quarter-mile …
Creeks in reservoirs provide a year-round home for some fish, but these tributaries mainly serve as highways for both baitfish and bass during two specific seasons: The spring and the fall transition. In the spring bass migrate from the main lake into the warming waters of the creeks in search of an ideal spawning bank. During autumn baitfish on the …
Watching a fish jump and shake off your lure is one of the most frustrating experiences in fishing. What the heck made that fish jump like that? Certain species such as bass, musky, pike, and trout are jumpers. I have occasionally seen hooked crappie jump and the Doobie Brothers have sung about jumping catfish although I have never caught a …
In July, the Catch Co. launched the world’s first and only Bassmobile, a 40ft RV converted to resemble a gigantic largemouth bass. It set off from Atlanta, beginning its 6-month road trip where it plans to stop at social events including – professional baseball games, state fairs, kids fishing events, and concerts. At each event, people from all walks of …
For most anglers, late summer is the toughest time to fish. Accurate, timely bass fishing tips are harder to find in the dog days, and for good reason. It’s hot and miserable for the anglers, and the bass are scattered, beaten down by angler pressure, and downright difficult to catch. Late-summer blues got you down? Try one of these bass …
Roy Isaac just broke the New York state record for white crappie. The record fish measured 19 inches, weighed 4-pounds, 7-ounces, and was caught on 4lb fishing line while fishing from a dock on Sleepy Hollow Lake in Greene County, NY. Sleepy Hollow is private, but lucky Roy has a friend who lives on the lake, granting him access to …
With seemingly limitless options to choose from, selecting the best drop shot soft plastics can become a challenge. Small worms with thinly tapered tails are among the most popular, and for a good reason. With just a shake of the rod tip, an angler can easily dance, quiver, and shake a slender-bodied worm, all while keeping their drop shot weight …
Swimbaits have gone from trophy-hunters in California throwing giant trout imitators to a mainstream lure category. The evolution of swimbait fishing has expanded to all sizes of baits that catch fish everywhere. This category includes swimbaits like the 10,000 Fish HeadHunter, a swimbait with a lifelike profile, excellent swimming action, and realistic finishes. Meet the 10,000 Fish HeadHunter As mentioned …
Welcome to 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗖𝗮𝗹. A three-part series where YouTube anglers compete in a set of wild challenges both on and off the water. Westin Smith, Bearded Bassin, and MinnDak adventure together in Northern California as they chase down fish, fun, and the best local cuisine from the California Delta to the pacific ocean. After three days of challenges, the angler with the most points …
Can you fish a topwater frog on spinning gear? Yes, the answer is yes. While some purists may disagree, fishing is a sport where the primary intention is to outsmart an animal with a pea-sized brain. While there are recommendations, patterns, and suggested techniques, do what you want so long as you catch fish while not bothering anyone or breaking …
It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason. As corny as that saying is, it rings especially true on the suckiest of all days. No matter who you are, there will come a day where you don’t catch anything. Maybe it was the unpredictable weather or possibly faulty equipment, but regardless, getting skunked happens to everyone eventually. The Silent …
The Z-Man ChatterBait has become one of the most popular bass lures on the market and has accounted for multiple professional bass tournament wins. The ChatterBait family includes many different versions, with the Original, Elite, and Jack Hammer being the three most popular. All of the different versions of the ChatterBait include the same characteristics, a hex-shaped blade that generates …
