Before hitting the waters, it’s crucial to ensure that all fishing gear is in perfect condition. This includes inspecting rods, reels, lines, and tackle boxes. Check for any signs of wear and tear, ...

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Now is the time to catch steelhead in the St. Joseph River. Steelhead should be running strong in the river for the next ...

If you have never tried it, go vertical not horizontal for lake trout. It won’t take long and you will be soon shouting “fish ...

As befits this time of year, a wide variety of weather (80 degrees to snow) and a wide variety of fish (lakefront coho, river ...

For most bass anglers, reeling in a trophy largemouth is a lifetime achievement. Ross Gomez, a fifty-year-old corrections officer and musician, can lay claim to two catches in that size class: a 13.22 ...

Alan Peterson launched a YouTube channel he dubbed “North of Highway 2,” in which he shares stories and snapshots of life in northern Minnesota.

A good telescopic rod should be hard to differentiate from a traditional fishing rod. These models feature modulus carbon blanks, premium guides, and comfortable reel seats that are just like ...

The slightly heavier weight also comes in handy for longer rods designed specifically for lake-run fish. A strong Abu Garcia spinning reel, like the Revo SX, will balance most setups perfectly ...

Provided Share The transition from ice fishing to open water led to a large variety of fish—lakers, smallmouth bass, coho, northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye—and leads this sprawling raw ...

It can hold up to 16 fishing rod and reel combos, making it an ideal solution for organizing your fishing gear. We recently purchased the Rush Creek Creations Fishing Rod Holders for our garage ...

Lake Erie, the shallowest of the lakes, is experiencing one of the highest levels of ice cover recorded in the last ten years. How much ice forms on the lake varies from year to year. This year ...