Lake St. Clair's is a big lake with clear blue water and plenty of small protected bays with lots of channels and rivers for small boats.
All my life I have chased the tournament trail. Some success…
When it comes to river fishing, there's one thing you can pretty much count on: change. In my April 10 blog I described my first productive river smallmouth bass trip of the year — one brought on by…
As ice recedes across the ice belt, shorelines and tributaries are the first areas that hold panfish promise. For many anglers, early spring action begins on foot. Walking and stalking the water's…
The difference between landing a fish and losing one often comes down to attention to detail. Overlooking a few standard yet crucial steps can mean the difference between a "grip and grin" photo or…
When you walk through the doors at one of Bass Pro Shops amazing stores, it can all be somewhat overwhelming to take in for the average person. Every department is fully stocked with the latest and…
Looking back over the past 50 years, it is amazing how much the fishing industry has changed.
For starters, look at the difference in rods and reels. While the old equipment, such as the standby…
Though I've caught redfish countless times and in many places in my long angling travel career, I could have never been prepared for a destination that barely lifts an eyebrow by catching a hundred…
Small waters are what I consider to be ponds, stock tanks and flooded creek waters. All are within the range of 75 to 100 acres, and in some cases, less, but for the sake of argument … about 75 acres…
Everyone likes to fish. I can’t say that I know anyone who does not like to go fishing, especially in the springtime. The springtime is a favorite time period because the big bass are active, very…
There are so many topics to cover about fishing ... where do you begin? In my recent seminars, I have begun talking about what I call the “Elephant in the Room.” I usually get a lot of blank stares…
Fishing is a sport we all love. For most, it is not only a hobby but a true passion. But like anything, we can often become stuck in a rut, doing the "same old" each week, uninspired to try…
If you're not there yet, chances are you will be someday. The day when the eyes on hooks get smaller, fishing line becomes thinner, and your arms aren't long enough to bring these items into focus.…
