Ask a seasoned angler to define good bass habitat and you’re likely to hear about laydowns, weededges, creek channels, stumpfields, mats, red clay banks, chunk rock, shell bars—the list goes on....View article
Most anglers believe they know all about jigs just because jigs have been around ever since man first pinched lead shot on a hook. But that's just not so. Jigging basics may seem simple enough, but...View article
In the fish markets in Italy, truly local seafood is labeled nostrani "ours." The idea is to make this hearty, delicious chowder using the best of your own local ingredients, given the season, what...View article
Many veteran anglers note that fishing today, particularly for bass and walleye, hasn’t been better in our lifetimes, thanks to a variety of factors. First, angler willingness to release large fish...View article
Want to catch a really big walleye -- the trophy of a lifetime -- and do it from shore? It's no secret that, of the five Great Lakes, Lake Erie would likely be your best bet. But what time of year to...View article
Without oxygen, life ends. Just ask the minnows panting in your bucket or those belly-up bass in the harbor after a tournament. Our own need for oxygen is painfully evident if we go without it for even...View article