By Rob Manthei I am often asked while guiding what my favorite time of year is to fish muskies. My reply is simple, whenever and however. A lot of musky fishermen have a built in response to this question. Fall.…Read More

By Rob Manthei Cold fronts, just mentioning these two words make most fishermen shiver. Not just because the weather is going to get cooler, but because of the effects from these ever popular weather anomalies pose on the targeted fish…Read More

By Rob Manthei   With today’s wealth of information available via the internet, T.V., magazine articles, or just plain sharing information with fishing buddies, musky fishermen have more short cuts than ever before. Hot spots are marked all over maps,…Read More

By: Red Childress–Allegheny Guide Service Client Bernie with a nice 24 1/2 Brown Trout Chasing trout in small rivers and creeks is fairly easy if you are following the stocking truck to its’ next destination. Many savvy trout anglers enjoy…Read More

By Chad Cain Understanding thermal stratification of water during the summer months can give us an idea of where to search for muskies. Many theories are out there concerning muskies and their behavior, but really the only facts that we…Read More

Choosing the right fishing rig to use under various conditions is important as learning how catch fish on them. Most rigs are designed fairly simply and are used for specific types of fishing. We have assembled information on the basic…Read More

By Scott Hill   One of the most fulfilling activities for many people is spring crappie fishing. The local waters and temperatures start to rise, the ever-so-active crappie nears spawning time. As spring draws near crappie move toward their spawning…Read More

By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Ted Takasaki with a beautiful sunfish caught on a 1/16-ounce Lindy Fuzz-E-Grub, an all-time great panfish jig that will catch fish for you from shore or in a boat. Follow Ted’s ideas and you’ll…Read More

By Don Dziedzina I get so many questions about fishing come across my desk. And as of late, it seems that the bass fishing and tournaments that we see on TV makes some novice anglers more exciting about pursuing bass…Read More

By Tom Dietz A warm southerly wind blew across the thick February ice as I cut a number of holes in a boat channel leading from the main lake. This channel averaged six feet deep, and had a fair amount…Read More