Open Water Fishing Articles - Midwest Hunting & Fishing

Chamberlain-Oacoma: A place where… the fish are always biting.

May 28, 2020

Destinations, Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles, South Dakota

By Natalie Muruato Lake Francis Case is the large, gently winding reservoir behind Big Bend Dam on the Missouri River in south-central South Dakota that covers just over 100 miles and has a shoreline of 540... Read More...

KISS those Spring/Early Summer Sakakawea Walleyes!

Matt Liebel

May 11, 2020

Fishing Articles, North Dakota, Open Water Fishing Articles

By: Matt Liebel - Liebel's Guide Service Lake Sakakawea is the 3rd largest reservoir in the US, and with more shoreline than the coast of California, it can seem daunting for someone coming here for the fir... Read More...

Spring Monster Pike of Lake of the Woods

Joe Henry

May 4, 2020

Fishing Articles, Minnesota, Open Water Fishing Articles

By Joe Henry When you hear the statement, “I don’t get no respect”, you might think about the late comic, Rodney Dangerfield. When that phrase is used regarding spring fishing Lake of the Woods, it pe... Read More...

CHANGES IN FISHING

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

January 20, 2020

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By Bob Jensen I’ve been in the business of fishing for about 40 years, and have been fishing even longer. The changes in fishing and fishing equipment over those years have been many, and a lot of those ch... Read More...

Accessorize Your Boat for Success!

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

January 20, 2020

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Your 1000-acre local lake fishes just fine with a 16-foot johnboat, a 25-hp motor, 12V tiller electric, and a 5” sonar. Take this rig too far out into Green Bay, across Mille Lacs, or for a 50-mile run u... Read More...

So, you want to buy a boat

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

December 18, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By Randy Gaines With most of the hunting seasons winding down across the Midwest, many of us turn our attention back to the upcoming fishing and boating season. In the current economy, it’s no surprise the ... Read More...

Pro’s Pointer

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

November 1, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

SKB may be known for their indestructible hard cases, but sometimes the goal is getting on the water as quickly as possible with all your essentials in tow—and without having to lug a heavy hard case around wi... Read More...

Jigs for Fall Fish

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

October 23, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles, Uncategorized

By: Bob Jensen From now until ice-up is a wonderful time to be on the water chasing a variety of fish. Throughout the Midwest and much of the rest of North America, most species of predator fish are w... Read More...

Fall Perch

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

October 23, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By: Bob Jensen Some friends invited me to join them for an afternoon of fishing recently. I quickly and gladly accepted their invitation. We wanted to enjoy each other’s company and the nice fall weather, ... Read More...

The Versatile Swimbait

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

October 16, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

While boot-tail swimbaits are not new, the uses for them keep expanding at a rapid pace. Throughout 2019 we noticed these inexpensive plastics finding their way into every presentation. Keys to mas... Read More...