Apr 21, 2013

“Crappie are moving into the creeks feeding Kinkaid Lake in good numbers right now,” said crappie pro Kyle Schoenherr who guides on this 2,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois. “The water is still cold, and I’d say we’re still a step away from the crappie pre-spawn period here.”

Feb 1, 2013

Honest-to-goodness “bull” bluegill inhabit many of waters near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Bass Lake is one of several marquee panfish lakes that almost guarantee a return of platter-sized 'gills.

Oct 1, 2012

Nature turned bold and brilliant and bald eagles soared overhead to signal the fall smallmouth and walleye bite at Mille Lacs Lake. New boats, new baits, and new techniques took center stage.

Sep 30, 2012

We teamed up with Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White on Lake Barkley for an afternoon of “jug fishin’ with the judge” and one of the most entertaining and productive catfish outing I’ve ever engaged in!

Aug 10, 2012

“We are a gateway and hub to so many fabulous waters,” said Tom Neustrom of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. “Our fisheries managers area are the most aggressive stockers of walleye in the state. We have great smallmouth fishing...

Jul 25, 2012

That “Women on Winnie” had taken place at all was historically significant and even a moral victory for the Grand Rapids region, given the devastating July 2 storm that had damaged homes, knocked out electrical power for most of the area, and downed countless trees.