It’s that time of year for me. I’m done with winter blues and I’m starting to gear up for hunting spring snow geese. I’ve been writing recently about the truths of snow goose hunting, as well as the 2nd installment…and it got me thinking about how the heck I’m...
As I write this it’s negative 18 outside, with no end of winter in sight. I know, grab me a tissue right? We’ve ALL had a LONG winter, and it just feels like spring is still a month out. As I sit and gather my gear for hunting spring snow geese, I start “thinking”...
I can remember my first walleye tournament like it was yesterday. A good friend of mine offered to let me jump in as the 3rd wheel years ago, in Bismarck’s infamous Big Muddy tournament. This tourney was the spring kickoff on the first weekend of May. The tourney...
A fisherman from South Dakota invented the bottom bouncer a few decades ago, and it was arguably one of the most notable changes in walleye fishing we’ve ever seen. There are so many ways to fish bottom bouncers, making it one of the most versatile tactics for...
I’ve never been a big tip up fan for ice fishing. The main reason, they’ve let me down too often. How many times has your tip up frozen on you for whatever reason? It sucks. And to add insult to injury, your bait is probably gone too… But what if...
Do you remember the first time you used an underwater fishing camera? I do, clearly. I was at a bait shop in Detroit Lakes, MN and they were renting one out. My dad rented it and we ventured out to our favorite, family lake. I was in awe with what I saw that day as we...
I was introduced recently to a fishing knot tool that I thought was pretty darn cool. Now I’m pretty confident with my fishing knots, especially for Mono and Braid. But I always am looking for new ideas when it comes to fishing knots for leaders. I’ve...
Have you ever ended up on your back, looking up, after slipping on the ice? Well, I’ve been there, more than once. And each time, as I look up the first thing on my mind is, why aren’t I wearing ice cleats???The reality is, if you’re going to be spending a good time...
