Disconnecting from electronics. It’s more valuable today then every before. As a child, I heard “you’re rotting your brain with that TV!” more than once....
Continue reading...AJ Hauser | Midwest Bass Fishing
Helping you develop better behaviors so you can catch more fish, become a better man, and keep a healthy focus on faith & family. God bless this great land we live in. Owner at The Minimalist Fisherman, Stars & Bars Fishing, FixMySite.co and The Hauser Design Group.
Rowboat Bass Fishing for Big Fat Hidden Largemouth
Good morning brothers. I’ve been gone for a bit – traveling (and fishing) with family, writing for a few new outlets, and just being blessed...
Continue reading...Be a FLEXIBLE Fisherman… It Pays Off! (Bass Fishing After a Storm)
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The jon boat was finally ready, loaded, and trailing behind me as I sped toward my favorite canal....
Continue reading...Versatile Bank Fishing: 1 Bait 2 Ways for Largemouth Bass in Midwest Ponds
It’s early – but not too early – as you stand on the bank of the pond. To the novice, it looks empty. Calm. Still....
Continue reading...Canal Fishing for Big Bass (Simple Largemouth Bait)
*pop* *pop* *pop-pop* *POP* The rhythmic sound of what seemed like hundreds of topwater strikes made the hair on the back of my neck stand...
Continue reading...Big Swimbaits. Big Bass.
Are you looking to up-size your swimbait artillery? The Huddleston Deluxe 8″ Rainbow Trout is a big bait that calls out the heaviest bruisers to...
Continue reading...Midwest Smallmouth Strategies (Early Spring Bass Fishing)
Good morning brothers. I’ve got the itch. No, not one that requires a cream or ointment or a salve… I got bass itches. (You should...
Continue reading...Wisconsin Fishing: Wild Rice Lake by Copp’s Cabins
Good evening brothers. Let’s talk about Midwest Fishing. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin… I’ve come to...
Continue reading...Bank Fishing
Good morning brothers. Are you tired of the cold yet? Tired of the wind? The chapped lips? The dark dinners? Heart-attack shoveling? Split fingers? The...
Continue reading...Canal Fishing
Good morning brothers. What comes to mind when you think of canal fishing? Is it slop? Ditch pickles? Mucky mayhem? Garbage fish? Hot sticky days...
Continue reading...Spring Cleaning (Fishing for Rainbow Pike)
Good morning brothers. It’s still rather chilly here in the Land of Lincoln. Been very cold for quite a while actually. So much so that...
Continue reading...The 2 Best Seasons for Big Bass (and How To Catch Them)
Good evening brothers. The following article was sent to me by my friend Jason Kaefer over at Wild Outdoor. We’ve been talking for a while...
Continue reading...How to Lubricate a Spinning Reel (Oil & Grease Step by Step Fishing Tutorial)
WARNING: Skipping gear maintenance is the fastest way to ruin a fishing trip. (Don’t ask me why I know this…) Good evening brothers. You’ve likely...
Continue reading...Ebike Fishing (Best Ebike for the Money)
Good morning brothers. It’s been a minute. As we close in on the (bitter, cold, dark) end of 2024, I find myself following the traditional...
Continue reading...Fishing is Built for Memory Making
Good morning brothers! I hope that you have experienced the tightest of lines this season so far. We’re well into the “dog days” now in...
Continue reading...Catch MORE BASS with The 80/20 Rule (not what you think…)
Good morning brothers. It’s raining here in the Midwest. Rained yesterday, too… and the day before that. Honestly, it doesn’t seem like it’s stopped raining...
Continue reading...Winter Investments for Bigger Bass
This article originally ran in Midwest Outdoors Magazine.Please support them. Click here to set up your subscription, or add your email to receive their Free...
Continue reading...2024: The Return… and Writing for Midwest Outdoors
Good morning brothers. I hope that all of you are having a great 2024! I’ve been quiet lately and wanted explain why… Last year, one...
Continue reading...Illinois Topwater Bass Fishing (Post Spawn)
Good morning brothers. The Post Spawn Period, I have come to learn, is surprisingly unique. Bass can have an insane case of lockjaw, and at...
Continue reading...Illinois Bass Fishing During Post Spawn (Tough Bite Tips)
Good morning brothers. Isn’t it amazing how much a body of water – or more importantly, the bite – can change from day to day?...
Continue reading...How To Catch Your Next PB (Personal Best)
Good morning brothers. Here’s a fun question: will Minimalist Fishing lead to your next personal best? Yes. Full stop. Why Does Minimalist Fishing Leads to...
Continue reading...Ron D’s Bait Modifications: V1
Good morning brothers. Periodically readers will contact me to share tips, tricks, strategies – even send me physical gear and lures for use & review....
Continue reading...Vintage Fishing Ads: A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Good Morning Brothers! First & foremost, I own nothing on this page. It’s a collection of fishing ads plucked from social media sites, forums, plus...
Continue reading...Best Baits for Midwest Bank Fishing (Top 3 List)
Good morning brothers! Have you ever stopped to think about the baits you would pack to fish from the bank if you had to limit...
Continue reading...Important Tips for Fishing With Your Wife
Good morning brothers. Have you ever fished with your wife? Yeah? So… how did that go?! Hold up: before we go down the all-too-common path...
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