Fishing Articles - Hard Water & Open Water

Springtime in the Minnesota Driftless Area

April 10, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

The Driftless Area of the American Midwest includes the areas of southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and northwestern Illinois. This area, having escaped glaciation during the las... Read More...

SD Supreme Court ruling changes the game for local anglers

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

April 10, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

WILLOW LAKE, S.D. With a great forecast ahead, many South Dakotans might get the itch to hit the lake, but access to some bodies of water is now cut off to the public. Boat launches on 25 public lakes that sit ... Read More...

3 Simple Tips to Increase Your Rattle Reel or Bobber Success

Josh Hagemeister

April 7, 2017

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

Perhaps one of the most utilized and familiar tactics used by today’s modern ice angler is that of the rattle reel and or bobber and minnow combination—As simple as it sounds, there are 3 key factors that will ... Read More...

Once in a Lifetime Catch

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

March 29, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

I need to begin with some history, before I get to the actual story. Two springs ago we had a huge flood in the southwest part of Wisconsin. Most of the streams were dramatically affected by this flood. Many st... Read More...

Choosing Your New Boat Wisely

Dennis Foster

March 21, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

In this article I will be conveying some of what I have gleaned over the years as it pertains to making one of (if not) the most significant of your outdoor investments. That being selecting the very best fishi... Read More...

Find Your Great Fishing Place In Pierre

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

March 19, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Lake Sharpe Lake Sharpe, which starts at the Oahe Dam north of Pierre, is one of four Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota and has been dubbed by many in the state as one of the best places to catch sma... Read More...

Spring Sauger & Walleye Tactics for Rivers

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

March 18, 2017

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Missouri River Sauger & Walleye Rivers can be a difficult challenge for those who are beginning walleye anglers. Water level, clarity, and water temperatures which change depending upon the unpredictable w... Read More...

Bluegills at the Buzzer

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

March 1, 2017

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

It’s the end of the fourth quarter, you’re down by a 10” bluegill but there is not much time left on the clock. Luckily oxygen levels have increased, plankton blooms are now large, and even without much for liv... Read More...