Fishing Articles

This is a 2-part Article Series.  There is so much good information, I didn't want them split up. Here they are below:...

Devils Lake ice fishing is well-documented and is well known to be a world-class fishery.  Each winter, thousands upon...

Updated 11/10/20 for the upcoming ice season... Are you looking for the optimal cordless drill ice auger combination? ...

Updated 11/9/20 for the upcoming 2021 ice fishing season... So you're looking to buy your first portable ice shelter...

Updated 3/12/21 for the addition of a NEW EDITOR'S CHOICE!  See Below... ...

I fish...a lot.  And with that being said, I need a minnow cooler that’ll just keep my bait alive, PERIOD.  I’ve...

If you’ve never used a creek chub for fishing, you’re missing out.  There’s something about them that makes fish SNAP...

Tournament fishing is something that’s in my blood.  If you’re a tournament angler, there’s always a few milestones...

There's no doubt that trolling has come a long way, in the last decade especially.  It's not that some of the fishing...

It seems like every time we make these walleye tacos someone is asking for this quick and easy recipe, so I figured...

Updated on 3/17/21 to reflect new baits... I love finding efficient ways to catch walleye. And in the springtime, one...

If you're a fisherman or fisherwoman, you have certainly heard the term “the guides life”. Or you hear people say all...

My absolute favorite time of the year has finally arrived.  I know I’m not the only angler that intentionally drives...

It is official; my mindset has switched from ice fishing to open water fishing.  Almost like clockwork, I attend one...

From knocking the snot outta them one day to thinking maybe you should take up knitting. That's what it feels like to...

Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a crankaholic… Yes, I will admit it; I have a problem. I love to fish and when open...

The Rapala Jiggin’ Rap isn’t even close to being a new glide bait, but its’ popularity has skyrocketed in recent...

Google fishing rods and you will be overwhelmed with the number of options out there (about 98 million results). Well,...

Lake Winnipeg is known for its walleye ice fishing.  In fact, it's home to the famous “Green Back Walleye,” on Lake...

You had your eye on it for a while, saved up some money and now its time. You got your new Humminbird Helix for ice...

I like most of you primarily fishing out of portable ice houses. Every once in a while though, it's nice to just show...

I’ve never been one to leave things stock.  There is just something about taking an idea and producing a finished...

It’s amazing how much technology has changed the fishing industry over the past 2 decades.  I can’t tell you how much...

In my eyes, I feel walleyes are one of the most difficult freshwater fish to pattern. Why? Well, for starters, there...

I have the utmost respect for ice, and you have to if you spend a large amount of time on it fishing. I’ve already...

The ice fishing scene is changing fast, and the evolution of jigging spoons is no different.  Let me explain....

Lipless crankbaits are a combination of old and new.  I say they’re old, as I used to throw rattle traps when I was a...

It’s getting to be that time of year when the cold weather is inevitable, and the ice is starting to thicken.  I’m...

Probably my favorite time of year to chase walleyes is on early ice.  While I know many guys who prefer the spring,...

Ice fishing season is upon us, and it’s time to gear up for the season.  I’m not the kind of guy who has to replace or...

Oh no, another article on jigging raps right? Wrong. I’m not going to talk about how great they are, just how to use...

One thing I’m guilty of and I see I’m not alone these days is my addiction to custom painted crankbaits. Fishing is...

(Updated 6/24/19) I don't care where in the world you live, whether you're fishing a small river or lake to large...

They say muskie fishing is about a fish per 10,000 casts right? Well the heck with it, we’re going muskie trolling....

More often than not, I find that most anglers who cast crankbaits just tie the fishing lure straight to the line.  No...

Summer is coming and this signals the time of year when we search for kings amongst our favorite waters. These kings I...

One of my love-hate relationships I have in walleye fishing is slow death fishing. While I love what a proper slow...

One of North America’s largest man-made reservoirs, Lake Sakakawea, can be found in the heart of North Dakota. This...

Wearing sunglasses is important, by now we should all know that. While as a kid growing up, I thought wearing...

I have been fishing jigs my entire life since I could pick up a rod.  Jigs have been the number one lure in my boats...

There are times during the year when walleyes can be found shallow...real shallow. Normally, you expect it during the...

Making fishing leaders is easy, and it’s really something I had to do more of because of the types of fishing I do. It...

I caught my first walleye slip bobber fishing when I was a kid.  That was many moons ago, but I can still remember it...

A common question I see is... what is the best fishing line for walleye? The reality is there is no one fishing line...

I can remember my first walleye tournament like it was yesterday.  A good friend of mine offered to let me jump in as...

Bismarck, ND is known for being the state capital of North Dakota. Did you also know it's home of the new North Dakota...

A fisherman from South Dakota invented the bottom bouncer a few decades ago, and it was arguably one of the most...

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...

 I absolutely LOVE my Clam Ice Armor fishing bibs. I honestly cannot stress it enough how impressed I am...

Do you remember the first time you used an underwater fishing camera? I do, clearly. I was at a bait shop...

I was introduced recently to a fishing knot tool that I thought was pretty darn cool.  Now I'm pretty confident with...

Have you ever ended up on your back, looking up, after slipping on the ice?  Well, I’ve been there, more...

Take a moment, and think about how many minnow buckets do you think you've gone through in your life? How many cheap,...

I've fished out of A LOT of ice fishing tents (or hubs) in the wintertime.  Nowadays, there's a lot of great flip over...

When you hit the sporting goods store and stroll down the ice fishing tackle isle, you'll notice a pattern. There's A...

Now here is a prime example of a simple product that saves your back (and time). The Eskimo Ice Anchor Drill Adapter...

My wife makes some AMAZING walleye cakes.  We're talking, REAL GOOD.  At the campground we frequent in the summer,...

The Grizzly Drifter 20 - The Best Soft Sided Cooler Bag?I know what you are thinking....I know, I have...

Lipless crankbaits have been around for decades in the open water fishing world.  I remember casting them as a kid for...

I'm having a really good winter for walleyes this year. So good actually, that I felt it was worth some...

As I get older, I find myself getting a bit annoyed with the prices of ice fishing gear these days.  The...

For YEARS I've been searching for the best light for my portable ice fishing house. Seriously, my shop is like a...

My hands get cold...easy. It's a curse for an outdoorsman because we spend so much time out in the cold. I spend a lot...

I love catching walleyes all year, and ice fishing season is no different. I spend countless hours on the...

Tell me if you've heard this line before..."I won't go ice fishing without my <insert brand>!"  I simply put...

CURRENTLY EXPECT BETWEEN 12 - 20 INCHES ON MOST LAKES ACROSS THE MIDWEST. Check the ice thickness chart closely,...

Walleye fishing can be a chess match it seems, at times.  If you don't know what I mean, come and fish the...

I can't believe it's that time of year already, we're approaching early fall and that means one thing...FALL BITE. ...

Every once in a while, you find yourself with a product that is just too good not to share...and this crankbait...

We are back, and yes, its another electric fillet knife article!  Ill be completely honest, I got A LOT of...

When August rolls around, fishing everywhere can get a bit tough at times.  While fishing for us lately has been...

I love my Skeeter WX2190 boat.  To be blatantly honest, what worries me most about writing this review is...

These days you'll find A LOT of rod holders on the market for fishing walleyes.  I've done a rod holder review...

One of my favorite crankbaits nowadays to use for all situations is the Berkley Flicker Minnow.  I've been a fan of...

Over the past couple of years, I've been hearing about these Bandits that were catching consistent big...

If you looked through the tackle bag any fisherman who fishes for walleyes more than once or...

I have owned just about every Pflueger spinning reel out there at one point in time.  I currently own multiple models...

Slow Death hooks are here to stay in the walleye world, as they've proven time and time again the past so...

Whether you are a tournament fisherman or the casual weekend warrior, there is a place in every fisherman's tackle bag...

This is your Lake Sakakawea fishing report for June 23rd,, 2018...See our last report from June 12th. The bite...

If you're looking for a Lake Sakakawea fishing report, I can tell you, the time is now (and should only get...