There’s a new fishing rig in town. And this one doesn’t have a motor. Kayak fishing has taken the country by storm in recent years. Kayaks appeal to anglers for a variety of reasons. They’re much more reasonably priced than motorized fishing boats. They take up less space. They can …
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Although most anglers think of bass, crappie, or catfish when they think of freshwater fishing in Texas, there is a small but dedicated following of gar anglers. Texas is home to several species of gar: longnose, shortnose, spotted; but it’s the giant alligator gar that attracts the most attention. The …
Read More »It’s been hot across Indiana this summer! We’ve had our share of rain this past July with 12 inches of rainfall around central Indiana. As the lakes and rivers fill before the dry season, there is no better time to hit the water with your fishing rod and tackle. Late-summer …
Read More »Cabin fever is seemingly at an all-time high with the constant barrage of corona virus news and concerns. Fortunately, Missouri’s lakes and rivers are all accessible during these trying times including public boat accesses. Social distance practices and other common safety measures should still be practiced Warmer water is the …
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Summer smallies can be tough to find, but once you’ve located them, you can often catch several. After spawning, smallies move deep – often moving to humps that top out in 15 to 30 feet of water. Although they’ll eat a variety of foods, crayfish are far and away their …
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Fishing maps still have their place in today’s high-tech angling world
Read More »SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 144,150 deer during all 2016-17 seasons, which concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 155,229 in 2015-16. During this year’s deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 23, 2017) – Spring turkey hunting is slipping into position before daybreak and sitting still as the sun eases over the hills. It is breaking the silence with a call and getting a response that sends a shock of excitement down your spine. It is coaxing …
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MADISON — Dedicated catch and release anglers know there’s little that equals the joy of releasing a healthy musky, northern pike or even a walleye with the hope that it will spawn again and perhaps provide excitement for another angler. But what if the fish is really big – possibly …
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