Joel Nelson, Author at Midwest Hunting & Fishing

Fishing Rod Selection – Power and Action

August 14, 2020

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By Joel Nelson The art of selecting a quality fishing rod is a time-honored tradition that takes place across the country every spring. Anglers flock to sporting goods stores, weary of winter’s woes, dream... Read More...

Top 3 Summertime Crappie Patterns

Joel Nelson

July 30, 2020

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By Joel Nelson Crappies are the ultimate early season fish. They congregate in numbers and provide us with great action prior to what so much of the rest of the Midwest considers “gamefish season.” Even f... Read More...

Turkey Hunting’s Tough Calls

Joel Nelson

April 21, 2020

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

By Joel Nelson Photo credit - Matt Addington Photography In the course of even a single season, turkeys will challenge your skills and make the most confident hunter into a wuthering pile of loathing an... Read More...

Fencelines & Field Birds

Joel Nelson

March 18, 2020

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

By Joel Nelson Early season turkey hunts usually require fooling more than just the big strutter of the group. Toms are usually glued to their hens this time of year, and those jennies are quite the a... Read More...

The All-Access Portable

Joel Nelson

November 11, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

Perhaps ice-fishing’s greatest challenge is gear that serves a purpose, without standing in the way. Last season, the Otter X-Over (Crossover) led the way with an intelligently designed side door option that’s... Read More...

One Suit To Do It All

Joel Nelson

November 11, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

I remember the first bib and jacket combination I ever bought specifically for ice-fishing nearly 15 years ago. That suit was great. It floated, and I had loads of pockets all over the place for gloves, tackle... Read More...

What to Look for in a 4-season Camper/Fish-House

Joel Nelson

November 8, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

A few years ago, I took the plunge and decided to invest in an ice-house. More specifically, a wheelhouse that could be taken onto and off-of any lake I decided to fish, for any amount of time I wished to stay... Read More...

Auger Wars – Why Mobility Matters

Joel Nelson

November 8, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

The ice auger market has seen a major shakeup in recent years, with the advent of efficient electrics and even more recently, a host of ultra-light auger bits for drilling. Now there are more options than ever... Read More...

When to Shut Up

Joel Nelson

April 22, 2019

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

The subject of calling at a wild turkey has been discussed extensively, and because it can be the most thrilling part of the hunt at times, I’m just as much a sucker for a different take on turkey calling as th... Read More...

10 Tips From Turkey Hunting Experts

Joel Nelson

April 5, 2019

Hunting Articles

Turkey-chasers nationwide are getting ready to break out the old calls, go through their camo, and make plans for the spring hunt. No matter what gear, states, or schedules they prepare however, experience and ... Read More...

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