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Dozens of ice anglers hoping to catch one more Lake Erie walleye were rescued after unstable ice conditions caused a patch of ice to detach from shore leaving them stranded on a floating ice chunk a mile out. Quick acting first responder’s using airboats and a helicopter were able to successfully rescue the stranded anglers within a few hours. While …
Late season ice fishing can be one of the best times to get on a hot bite giving anglers one final flury of fishing before the open water season. First, spring is on its way. Almost gone are the days of sub-zero temperatures, snow, and ice. Open water is on the way. Secondly, the late ice bite is about to …
According to science I read on the internet (so you know it’s true), my hypothesis has been correct for years. Fishing is good for mental health. Fishing is the cure for everything. I’ve known this for years. Bass fishing heals all wounds. Sad? Get on a boat. Stressed? Wet a line. Girlfriend dump you? Let those tears fall right into …
An informative article to help you select the right colors while out on the ice.
It’s that time of year again. The best anglers in the world are coming together to compete for the Super Bowl of bass fishing, The Geico Bassmaster Classic. The Bassmaster Classic is the most prestigious title in bass fishing, and most anglers can only dream of ever hoisting the coveted trophy over their head. This year marks the 50th Classic …
This weekend it was -6 degrees, with 30 MPH winds, and for some reason, I went outside and fished. “Ice Fishing” as I’m told, is “fun” for Northerners. I grew up in California, where anything with the word ice in front of it was considered a punishment or a hassle. But, in the holiday spirit and with an extra layer …
Fishing beneath hard water is usually panfishing, mixing in a few pike and walleye here and there. But if you want those big walleye and pike, don’t overlook BIG & LOUD rattling baits to drop in the ice hole. Here’s a few tips for catching big fish through the ice. Blades of Steel Ice Season can be a great time …
Heavy metal rocks for music fans and bass anglers alike. Hard rock and blade baits both produce a great time! The slab spoon is probably the biggest hit among heavy metal bass fishing fans, but other styles of metal baits also produce sweet music to bass. Other metal baits found in the tackle boxes of the touring pros include the …
Knowing the difference between highland and lowland reservoirs helps you determine which patterns and techniques work best on the lake you intend to fish. Lowland Reservoirs Generally a “lowland reservoir” is more fertile with off-color water, shallower water and more cover, such as flooded timber. Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend are classic examples of lowland reservoirs. Key targets for catching bass …
Early season ice is one of the best times of the season to fish, and this is especially true with panfish. Once winter settles in and ice begins to form, giant schools of panfish will begin the process of migrating shallow to gorge out during the early winter months. If you can catch an early season ice bite at the …
Wait, how?? A pike froze clear in its tracks while trying to devour a HUGE bass. The fish was found by a curious angler who thankfully cut into the ice to give us a all a better look at the two icicles. Some “engineer” used “science” to claim the pike tried to eat the bass, choked, died, floated, and froze. …
Every hard water angler from the midwest to the east coast needs the proper ice fishing gear. From baits and lures to proper shelter and warmth, ice fishing gear comes in all forms and all sizes. Before you pack up for a day on hard water, you need to make sure you have the bare essentials, the basics, and the …
