by Steve Heiting If there’s one thing I don’t like, it’s being outfished. My ego isn’t big enough that I have to outfish others, but it dictates that my effort must at least be respectable. And the results from my boat were anything but that. Do glow-in-the-dark Mr. Twister tails work on bucktails? Steve Heiting… Continue Reading
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A Foundation for Success: The Concept of Garages
by Steve Heiting This 50-incher caught by Steve Heiting ate a Dancin’Raider after it had been cast into the fish’s “garage” haunt. Fifty-two inches is a lot of musky, and by the time the last bit of its tail paddled off into the gloom, my boat had drifted to the structure from which the fish… Continue Reading
Become A Crank Bait “Wizard”
by H.C. “Howie” Meyer Want to raise your your musky catching skills to the next level? Then become a crank bait “wizard”. Musky pros like Joe Bucher, who wrote the book on these versatile baits will tell you that with a little imagination these seemingly straight-forward baits can literally create magic in the water. To understand… Continue Reading
Plastics for Bass
Mike Mladenik With the exception of live bait plastics will put more bass in the boat than all other presentations combined. Most plastics are easy to rig and even novice anglers are able to catch fish after learning a few basic techniques. Over the years while guiding for both smallmouth and largemouth bass plastics have… Continue Reading
Pre-Spawn River Smallmouth
Mike Mladenik People will often ask me when the best time on the calendar to catch big pre-spawn smallmouth is. My answer is from ice out through the first six weeks of the season. While that may not be the answer they want to hear, it is impossible to put a… Continue Reading
Small Lakes In June Offer Action And Variety
Mike Mladenik While small lakes may not offer big fish, they can be your best bet for a big catch. By June, many anglers begin concentrating on large reservoirs and natural lakes. Scattered throughout the upper Midwest are countless small lakes with limited fishing pressure. These smaller lakes can see increased usage by mid-summer, but… Continue Reading
Spring Walleyes
Mike Mladenik To successfully catch spring river walleyes, anglers need to be aware of present conditions. Water temperature, prevailing weather, current, and water levels are all critical for both walleye location and presentations. Once you establish a pattern, don’t make the mistake of getting in a rut. Spring is known for changing conditions, and as… Continue Reading
Fall River Smallmouth
Mike Mladenik Being a full time guide, I spend at least 170 days per year fishing open water. Through the years, I have spent more time pursuing smallmouth bass than any other species. Like most bronzeback anglers, I feel any day on the water is a good day, but it’s even better when I catch… Continue Reading
Summer Walleyes tips on the deep clear lakes of Northern Wisconsin
By Dave Lamoreaux It has been referred to as the dog days of summer, but we like to call it the summer walleye bonanza. July and August are the best Walleye producing months, and here is a quick explanation why. During the summer, Walleyes drop to deeper water in large schools. Hundreds of fish group… Continue Reading
Late Ice Panfish in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
by Jeff Winters With the arrival of March signaling the end of the game fish season in many parts of Wisconsin, ice fishermen begin to turn their attention towards serious panfishing. Here in the township of Boulder Junction in Northern Wisconsin lies an ice fishing paradise for these late-ice tasty treats. With 194 lakes within… Continue Reading