Springtime is crappietime. From Florida to Ontario, anglers eagerly await the arrival of slabs in shallow water. As the spawn approaches, males don their dark courting colors. They bite like tigers,...View article
Perch location during early season is dependent on where they’re going to spawn. A few primary patterns are prevalent in most lakes and reservoirs. Perch run into marshes and sloughs often...View article
Understanding biological basics fosters fishing success. That mantra was one of the cornerstones of In-Fisherman philosophy that changed the world of fishing in the late 1970s. This approach continues...View article
In-Fisherman Editor In Chief Doug Stange’s lyrical use of story featuring the wily ways of Zacker and Otis (Toad) Smith spawned the modern age of catfishing that began to unfold a quarter of a century...View article
Prime patterns can be revisited each year, as the environment actually pushes, pulls, and prods fish into predictable areas and moods at predictable times. What are the prime patterns to follow on the...View article
In many regions, anglers automatically think “slow” and “soft” for spring bass fishing. While plinking tubes and stickbaits certainly lures bites, you may be missing the bigger picture. During...View article
Heavy with eggs developed in the cold, harsh belly of a winter lake, female crappies ghost up and in, toward shallow haunts. This movement each spring seems to be triggered by day length. Though few...View article
THE CALENDAR PERIODSThe In-Fisherman Calendar divides the fishing year into 10 periods of fish response. These Calendar Periods are at the mercy of Mother Nature, so they...View article
To get a significant and steady warming of water to a depth of 3 to 5 feet, it usually takes a steady increase in air temperature, some sunny days, and moderate winds. To heat shallow areas as deep...View article
