To most catfishermen, chumming means scattering fermented soybeans, wheat, or milo around a covert to attract catfish or to stimulate those that are in the area to feed. Besides fermented grains, some...View article
Baits that feature a flicker blade as part of their design are outstanding for panfish like perch, bluegills, and crappies. The small blade creates a surprising amount of flash and vibration that attracts...View article
How often have you heard the lament, “We should’ve had a limit, but kept missing those light bites,” or, “That platter-sized crappie just opened her mouth and the jig fell out.” Line affects...View article
If the fish are there, people will continue to fish. So, environmental quality must continue to support strong fish populations. So too must our knowledge of how to manage fisheries and fish populations...View article
Among the most impressive learning experiences for someone like me, who has been writing about catch-and-release fishing for more than 20 years, was hands-on instruction in how easily and effectively...View article
Grass Lake has no pike and no bass. Just panfish. If the bluegills in Grass Lake become any more prolific, their only hope for survival will be to grow real teeth and mow down the occasional cow that...View article