Peek into any angler's tackle box and odds are it'll hold a few fishing jigs. At first glance a jig can appear rather…

It's tough to beat the thrill of catching fish on hard jerkbaits. Walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and pike…

The popular Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Blade lure has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 on basspro.com. Clearly, I'm not…

Spring's a productive time to fish crappie as these panfish stack-up on predictable spots and are often willing biters…

Hydrographic maps are crucial to catching fish. Anglers use these maps to strategize when and where to fish based on…

As March draws to a close, the end of this particularly long, brutal winter is in sight. Late ice delivers some of the…

With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin…

Gear selection seems to grow more every season for ice anglers. While having the latest bells and whistles is fun, it's…

The importance of zooplankton, insect larvae and other invertebrates cannot be understated when it comes to ice fishing…

Any job needs right tools to get done properly. For anglers, having the right lure can be critical to catching fish;…

Perhaps it's because of the long winter and high snow banks, but I'm itching — big time — for some spring crappie. I'm…

I have several memories from my rookie years as an ice angler. One that remains vivid is the time I saw a lobster. Let…