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Shallow Water Walleyes Beneath The Ice

Ice fishing season is finally upon us and there is no better time to reap the rewards and scrape up some shallow water walleye; especially when the fishing can be fast, fun, and oftentimes, quite easy!

Video Strolling For Fall Smallmouth Bass

As autumn’s cooler weather progressively chills our natural lakes, smallmouth bass and other sportfish consolidate, often feeding aggressively. Lacking acute knowledge of a lake’s key structures, anglers often spend hours fishing spots where the fish aren’t. Armed with an underwater camera such as the “Aqua Vu,” one can immediately gain important visual knowledge of the hot spots.

Fly Fishing: Use Bunny Leeches For Winter Steelhead!

Bunny Leeches? No, they are not another exotic affliction, from a far away country characterized by the urge to hop and wriggle your nose! The Bunny Leech is one of the most effective and easy to tie flies ever — it also is one of the most versatile and deadly patterns for — well, virtually any predatory fish.

A Bitch Creek Nymph Can Be Deadly

The author says he knows of no other nymph that will take fish as consistently as will the Bitch Creek. A strong statement, to be sure, but the facts back it up. Here is how he got it to work best on several fishing outings.

Pott Flies Stand The Test Of Time

Most of the dedicated anglers in the 1930s-1950s made the Pott Hair fly one of their first choices. This fly, easily recognized by its unique woven hair body and hackle, included over 30 separate patterns, of which two, the Sandy Mite and Lady Mite, were my favorites.

Muskies That Go Bite In The Night

Muskie fishermen by tradition pursue their pastime during the day. However at night, there is less boat traffic, less heat, and best of all, night fishing may be the key to big fish — those trophies in the 25-pounds-plus category.

Bass Fishing: Put A Sock In It

Though Lake Erie can bestow some hefty, 5-pound smallmouths, it is equally famous for conjuring-up serious winds and rough seas. Here’s some tips on how to use a drift sock to slow your presentation and keep your lure in the strike zone.

Finding And Fishing Brush Piles

Finding and fishing brush piles for bass doesn’t have to be a lesson in futility. With a little practice, anybody can cash in on these sunken treasures. Here’s how to do it.