“Finally… finally, back in the creek… it’s been too long… “, you mutter to yourself. The wind is lightly blowing on this warm June morning...
Continue reading...Posts with Fishin’ Stories
Posts that start off with some sort of story – fiction or otherwise – meant to set the scene instead of jumping straight into educational material.
Why I don’t Share my Location in YouTube Fishing Videos
“You heading out?!“ “What was that?“, you think to yourself as you look over your shoulder, behind the kayak you’re pulling towards the water where...
Continue reading...Fishing the Manitowish Chain O Lakes by Minocqua, Wisconsin
“Hey… g’morning Dad…“ You grumble as you shuffle-step over to the coffee pot to get a bit of java. “Morning bud“, he replies. It’s just...
Continue reading...The Advantages of Fishing From Shore
“Mornings are so peaceful in spring“, you think to yourself and the first rays of sunlight begin to trickle through your office curtains. A slight,...
Continue reading...All About Black Bass: Part 1
*zzzzziiiiiinnnnggggg* screams the drag as line is violently ripped from your spinning reel. “Whaddya got on there buddy, a big ‘ol bronzeback?!“ “A what!?“, you...
Continue reading...The F4 Rig / Flexible Finesse Fluke Fishing
“Son of a… another snag?!“ It’s March in the Midwest. Water temps have barely hit the 50° mark on the surface. In fact, just two...
Continue reading...Location of Largemouth Bass by Region / Learn to Fish Largemouth Bass
“I’ll never catch any fish around here“, the forklift driver grumbles as he enters hour 11 of his 12-hour shift. “When we go up to...
Continue reading...A Brief History of In-Fisherman
My brothers and I have vivid memories of the stacks and stacks of In-Fisherman Magazine that Grandpa collected. They were placed ever so carefully in...
Continue reading...A Brief History of Bass Fishing in America / Learn to Fish Largemouth Bass
It’s damp & cold down here in the basement. You’ve come by to visit a million times. To the casual observer it might appear cluttered,...
Continue reading...Checking Water Temperature from Shore for Better Fishing
Cold. Cold. Cold. Cold. Done with winter. Icicles are gone, but there are still random piles of dirty, crusty ice in sporadic locations all around...
Continue reading...Solunar Calendar Fishing in the Midwest
Dang it. My inbox threw up all over itself again last night. There are emails everywhere. Whenever I answer a message, two more take it’s...
Continue reading...Fall Reservoir Fishing Scenarios / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
The leaves look like a red, orange & yellow quilt against the bluebird sky. It’s a subtle reminder that the days will be getting shorter...
Continue reading...Summer Reservoir Fishing Scenarios / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
There are few things as satisfying as the crackle of a piping-hot grill. Sharp, crispy-hot pops of delicious fat sliding off of that ribeye that...
Continue reading...Prespawn Reservoir Fishing Scenarios / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
Spring has sprung! Well… spring has sprung in my head at least. At the earliest signs of melting snow and bright skies I’m ready to...
Continue reading...Fall into Winter (70°F & Cooling) / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
The days are starting to shorten. It’s a grim reminder that another dark, dreary winter is coming; but there is still more work to do....
Continue reading...The Summer Period (Over 70°F) / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
Still dark. Early. The faint smell of campfire hits your nostrils as you place your cap back upon your head. Some of the smoke from...
Continue reading...The Prespawn Period (55°F to 65°F) / Learn to Fish Reservoirs
Finally. It’s the end of the suck. Winter is dying. The water temperatures are coming back up, and the bass… well, the bass are moving...
Continue reading...Fishing New Kinds of Water
Life is full of changes. In fact, change is the only thing that’s consistent. Two years ago when I started this website, my intent was...
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