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Fishing Articles & Reviews
How to Make Walleye Rigs of All Kinds
One of my earliest memories as a kid walleye fishing was using walleye rigs. If you’re a walleye angler and haven’t used or heard of a Lindy walleye rig, then you’re missing out on a piece of walleye history. Let me explain. In the early days, there was a product that came out that changed walleye fishing forever…the Lindy Rig. It was a long leader of monofilament fishing line that had floats, beads, and some with blades leading down to the hook. It was deadly and still is. Nowadays, there are a wide variety of walleye rigs on the market. If you go to a big-box tackle store, you’ll notice HUGE isles full of various rigs of all kinds. You
Bottom Bouncer Fishing 101 for Walleyes
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 walleyes and other species. Bottom bouncers can be used all season long and can be used to tap into any walleye’s mood. I will break down the 101’s of fishing bottom bouncers, from spring to fall, and the presentations I use to catch big walleye when it counts. How to Use Bottom Bouncers Fishing bottom bouncers can be thought of in the simplistic form or the advanced, but let’s start with simple. The
Creek Chubs Guide – How to Catch, Trap, & Keep Alive
Updated for 2024! If you’ve never used a creek chub for fishing, you’re missing out. There’s something about them that makes fish SNAP almost every time. They’re a large, feisty bait that creates a lot of attention in the water. And when properly rigged, the mixture just means FISH! And don’t get me wrong, fishing for creek chubs (and trapping) can be really, really fun. It’s also a great activity to get the kids outside, as mine loves to catch them. Creek chubs as bait are nothing new; they have just been gaining a lot of attention in recent years. The fishing tournament scene is one of the drivers of that said attention, as many of them are being won
Hunting Articles & Reviews
The Truths to Hunting Snow Geese – Part Dos
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” which can be a scary thing for an outdoor writer; especially one full of sarcasm. I wrote about snow goose hunting truths last fall, and apparently, people liked it because I get messages on it still. So with that being said, I figured I would dish out some more truths to hunting snow geese…. No Juvies Can Be Rough. Yes, we all know it was
Canada Goose Hunting Tips – How to Hunt Geese
I absolutely LOVE Canada goose hunting. Something about how receptive these birds are to goose calls really makes them a favorite to hunt. Now don’t get me wrong, I love duck hunting and shooting ducks as much as the next guy, but lately goose hunting has been at the top of the list for me. Canada geese carry a bad name among many waterfowl hunters, whether it be “they are no good to eat” or “they are big dumb park birds that anyone can hunt successfully”….I feel like I have heard it all. Want to know my opinion? Anyone can throw a robo duck out on a marsh and shoot ducks. Even without the slightest bit of skill on a
Morel Mushroom Hunting Bag – Explaining The Mesh Spore Bag Myth
Every mushroom hunter has heard it at least ONCE in their lifetime….”Using mushroom mesh bags spreads morel spores and makes more mushrooms for years to come”. But is a morel mushroom hunting bag really that important? I mean, can such a statement really be proven as fact? I am no scientist myself, however, I see the positives in using mesh bags for morels for many reasons. At the ripe age of 31, I have over 20 years of picking morels under my belt. Every year I learn some new fascinating trend with how and why morel mushrooms grow……but one thing has always stayed constant. I really believe their is an incredible amount of value in a GOOD morel mushroom bag,
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