The Minimalist Fisherman

Uncle Josh Wax Worms vs Nightcrawlers | MMB Ep. 29

Posted on January 17, 2022 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Monday Morning Bites

Kids LOVE Wisconsin! There’s tons to do: swimming, biking, shopping, restaurants like Paul Bunyan’s and more – not to mention fishing. Fishing near Minocqua, Wisconsin...

Minocqua Wisconsin Leech Pike #short

Posted on January 9, 2022 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Short Fishing Videos

Northern Wisconsin is a beautiful place to fish for pike! Northern pike are some of the best fighting – and best tasting – fish that...

Fishing Everything by Minocqua Wisconsin with Kids | MMB Ep. 28

Posted on January 8, 2022 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Monday Morning Bites

Kids LOVE Wisconsin! There’s tons to do: swimming, biking, shopping, restaurants like Paul Bunyan’s and more – not to mention fishing. Fishing near Minocqua, Wisconsin...

Top 2.7 Baits for LaSalle County Panfish (Northern Illinois Fishing Tips)

Posted on January 4, 2022 by The Minimalist Fisherman Best Baits & Bites of the Month In The Field Fishing Videos

Northern Illinois Fishing for Panfish? Let’s do this. The following are my TOP 2.7 BAITS FOR LASALLE COUNTY PANFISH that will put more bluegill, sunfish,...

January 2022 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on January 1, 2022 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

Solunar Calendar Fishing - Learn to Use Solunar Calendar

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

Top 4.3 Baits for Illinois Bass Fishing

Posted on December 29, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Best Baits & Bites of the Month In The Field Fishing Videos

Illinois Fishing? Let’s do this. The following are my TOP 4.3 ILLINOIS BASS FISHING BAITS that will put more largemouth in the boat (or on...

December 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on December 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

DO THIS to Prepare for Illinois Fishing this Winter…

Posted on November 16, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

Fishing in Illinois comes to a complete stop in the winter months. Well… usually. Some of you sadistic lunatics take to the ice – and...

LaSalle County Fishing: Beating the “New Lake Jitters”

Posted on November 15, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

Fishing New Lakes in Northern Illinois New Lake Jitters

“Look at ‘er… she’s beautiful… but huge. So… where do I even begin?!” A “big new lake” can mean a lot of different things to...

LaSalle County Fishing: 1 Critical Tip to Catch MORE Fish!

Posted on November 14, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Reflections on Fishing (Personal Development & Advice)

LaSalle County fishing can yield some impressive results. Whether you are looking for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, panfish like green sunfish and bluegill, crappie or...

What is a Gizzard Shad?

Posted on November 13, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Learn to Fish Series Learn to Identify Baitfish

Understanding baitfish is something that can benefit all anglers. Big fish pursue and eat little fish, and while it is more important to find and...

How to Check the Local Water Level in a Creek or River

Posted on November 3, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Learn to Fish Rivers & Streams Learn to Fish Series

checking water levels in illinois rivers & streams

“Well… I suppose we can try to head upstream, but it’s going to be one heck of a workout…” You mumble to yourself, trying to...

November 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on November 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

October 2021 Solunar Fishing Calendar Illinois

Posted on November 1, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman Fishing Advice, Gear & Techniques

The Solunar Calendar provides a window into the activity of wildlife. If you’d like to learn more about how you can use this tool to...

Minocqua Crappie Fishing

Posted on October 28, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Short Fishing Videos

Wisconsin Crappie Fishing with Mule Jigs and Donkey Tails

Northern Wisconsin is a beautiful place to fish for crappie! Fishing both black crappie and white crappie and everything in between never fails to disappoint....

LaSalle County Bass Fishing w/ Charlie’s Worms

Posted on October 26, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Short Fishing Videos

LaSalle County has multiple fishing locations that are accessible by boat or bank. Often I find myself casting from shore and pulling up decent largemouth...

Illinois Largemouth Bass Fishing w/ Charlie’s Worms (LaSalle County)

Posted on October 23, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Short Fishing Videos

Illinois fishing can be great at times – if you can stomach the way the state is run… and the taxes, the potholes, the corrupt...

Crappie Fishing Secret (DON’T SHARE!) Are You Missing EASY Fish? | MMB Ep. 27

Posted on October 17, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Monday Morning Bites

Crappie Fishing Secret: Not What You’d Expect! A fishing tip so simple your kids can use it as well. Are you passing over crappie that...

EASY Plastic Worm Rig Will Help YOU Catch More Fish! | MMB Ep. 26

Posted on October 14, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Monday Morning Bites

The EASIEST Plastic Worm Rig in fishing isn’t the Texas Rig, it isn’t the Carolina Rig, and 90% of fishermen FORGET about it after they...

Catch More Fish by Fishing the Conditions | MMB Ep. 25

Posted on October 11, 2021 by The Minimalist Fisherman In The Field Fishing Videos Monday Morning Bites

MMB 25 Fish the Conditions Catch More Fish

You can catch more fish by changing your strategy with the conditions. This includes the baits you’re using, the depth you’re fishing, EVEN THE BODY...