Tackle buyers were seeing red at ICAST 2007, the fishing industry’s showcase for new products—red hooks, red line, red spinners, red lures, even red reel spools. Red’s been a hot tackle trend...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
At wintertime sports shows, nothing draws a crowd like the bargain bin of marked-down lures. Little do these bargain hunters realize they can find as good a deal throughout the year. Several...View article
For the serious angler, a fishing boat is combination car, office, and rec room. Even a touch of the kitchen may be needed for those who fish far more than the standard 4-hour excursion. So you want...View article
Poppers, chuggers, spitters. Call 'em as you see 'em. They've emerged as the hottest topwater baits of our time. And oh the fun of them. Only a tournament head wouldn't prefer to catch a 5-pounder on...View article
No-Motion Philosophies for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
During a dozen trips to a new spot, largemouths always bit. Big ones. Well, for mid-Minnesota. Something over 4 pounds, at least. And they bit on a variety of techniques, indicating they might be a...View article