Spring is upon us and panfish will begin to gorge themselves in preparation for the spawn. This is an excellent opportunity for anglers to stock their freezers while the water is still cold and fish are concentrated in small areas. Here are the 10 t …

Fly tying is the fisherman’s art form. The endless varieties of materials and patterns to create make this hobby one of the most unique in the fishing world. Whether you want to make simple patterns for a local panfish pond, or large technical …

Have you entertained the idea of trying fly fishing but let some common misconceptions prevent you from starting? Let me try to put some of those erroneous ideas to rest and tempt you to give fly fishing a try. From the outside looking in, fly fishin …

Whether you are just beginning or have several years of fly fishing experience, streamers should have a significant share of space in your fly boxes. Streamers will catch more fish, a larger variety of fish and bigger fish in moving or still water du …

Most of us can say that we have been in the situation where our equipment fails us, or even worse, when we fail on our equipment. Whether it is a rod component breaking on a trophy fish, or a car door deciding it has an appetite for fishing rods, fo …

We have all seen the product pages with specifications about casting reels including their size, line capacity and bearings. The factor that I feel is most important when selecting a reel for bass fishing is the gear ratio. The gear ratio of a reel …

Planer board fishing can seem very complicated and even intimidating to many inexperienced anglers. Here are a few basic tips to make your day on the water more productive and enjoyable. • Tackle should match for each side of the boat. The rods, …

If you are a bass angler, you have probably heard many terms and methods mentioned by others that may not be familiar to you. We have all been there. Rest assured, these terms are actually very simple, and once explained, can be used to your advanta …

Jigging for walleyes has been an effective method since the invention of conventional fishing tackle. Whether it’s jigging live bait or new artificials, the tactic is universally known and is easy to execute. This technique allows an angler to …

Angler Resources: Why is color of a lure important? Matt West: While some colors seem to always produce fish, selecting the correct color is very important. Matching the species of baitfish in your lake or region is essential, as is keeping true t …

It’s no secret that locating and catching walleye can be more difficult during the late summer months for some anglers. During the late spring and early summer anglers can typically find walleye on shallow reefs, rock piles and bays. As summer …

Before Tom Cruise was jumping on couches, he said that he felt “the need for speed.” While Cruise may have meant mach three, speed for FLW pro John Gillman of Freeland, Michigan is a blistering 1.2 mph, and for Great Lakes charter captain …