“I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:Two roads diverged in a wood, and II took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.”—from...View article
 Despite grim economic forecasts, the most recent ICAST Show, a major fishing industry showcase for new products, featured a...View article
Pike/Muskie Rods & Reels

Big Ticket Combos

Daiwa V.I.P. Specialty Muskie Rods series include three bucktail and four jerkbait rods that feature high modulus blanks, tough Fuji New Concept Alconite guides, and Fuji reel seats. The...View article
Used to be that any discussion of reels for heavy-duty pike and muskie fishing was a short one. Lots of reels were available for bass and light work for our treasured twosome, but few reels could stand...View article
 
Select Rods & Reels

2008 Rods and Combos

While some ice rods are handcrafted in the U. S., others are made overseas and are available at astoundingly affordable prices. The emerging trend, however, continues to be to develop darned good ice...View article
Ice Rod And Reel Options

Choose Your Tools Wisely

It’s critical to trust that your rod and reel will perform well when you hook a big fish. A good stick increases your odds of detecting strikes and getting a good hookset, and the combination of rod...View article
Patience Is The Soul Of Winter Steel

Steelhead Winter

Many miles are trod alone, in search of winter steel. Who will accompany the mad? Who will go a-wading when the snow flies horizontally, to watch immobile fingers invent a new shade of purple with feet...View article
Long-Range Tactics For Big Carp On Big Waters

Carp On The Long Cast

The St. Lawrence River is one of the finest carp waters in North America. Those who know it gauge their success by numbers of fish over 30 pounds, and 40- to 50-pound fish can be expected. Still, the...View article
Strategies For Long-Distance Catting

Catfish Beyond The Green Monster

For anglers fishing from shore below dams and along the banks of big reservoirs, the ability to cast long distances can be a prerequisite to catching more fish and upping the odds for some truly giant...View article
Simple Presentations For More And Bigger Walleyes This Fall

The Big Three For River Walleyes

Give me your three best bets for river walleyes. Well, those would have to be jigs, three-way rigs, and hedging out bets a bit, the heavy metal vertical jigging category, including both bladebaits and...View article