A big tiger musky caught and released from Lake Merwin likely surpassed the Washington state record and has created quite a stir among musky fishermen in that region.Norman Dillon, a first sergeant in the U.S. Army and stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, boated a 48 1/2-inch hybrid that carried a 25-inch girth while fishing with… Continue Reading
The Basics of Sturgeon Fishing
By: Andrew Klassen Guide Andrew Klassen with a 72.5″ lake sturgeon. Estimated weight of 120-140 lbs. To be a successful sturgeon angler, the gear you use is very critical. From my experience, you can fish the best sturgeon area on a given body of water, and still have poor success without the correct rod… Continue Reading
Spring Pike Tactics
By Andrew Klassen The northern pike is one of the most aggressive predators swimming in North American waters. Typically known for their aggressive nature, fast paced fight, and large size, they are an incredibly popular game fish, particularly in the Northern USA and Canada. Although pike can be caught all year round on a… Continue Reading
Fishing Channel Catfish
By: Andrew Klassen Spend a little time fishing for catfish, and it’s not hard to see how they are one of North America’s most popular game fish. They are found in a variety of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs from Canada to the southern United States, and can reach very impressive sizes. Whether you’re looking… Continue Reading
Schneider & Wells Win PMTT Midwest Bash at Fox Chain
Warmer weather and blue skies welcomed over 160 anglers from 11 states to the second event of the 2009 Professional Musky Tournament Trail May 2-3 on the Fox Chain of Lakes in northern Illinois. Conditions were comfortable for the fishermen with air temperatures around 70 degrees; however the fish made it a challenge for them… Continue Reading
Panfish Tactics
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Pro fisherman Ted Takasaki with a prized bull bluegill, taken during the low light period of dusk. Follow the formula Ted and Spence Petros offer and you can catch big panfish throughout the day. When you picture fishing educator and former Fishing Facts Editor Spence Petros, an image of… Continue Reading
Dream Boat or Nightmare?
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Buying a boat is only the beginning! Getting that boat ready for your style of fishing, on the waters you fish, is known as rigging. Good rigging separates great fishing boats from all the rest. A boat is a fisherman’s tool chest. You can’t grab the right tool at… Continue Reading
Slip-bobbering the Wood for Walleyes
By Rob Manthei Everyone knows that using slip bobbers is a deadly technique for walleyes. It is also widely known that walleyes use wood for cover much like other species. It is very common to used a weedless style jig to work in and around the timber, but many people don’t realize that the simple… Continue Reading
Simple Tips for Deep Water Ice Fishing
By Rob Manthei My name is Rob Manthei. I guide the waters of northern Wisconsin. A lot of our lakes are very clear and many species of fish spend a majority of their time using deep water. When I am guiding, it is very common for me to set 15 to 20 tip-ups for my… Continue Reading
Fluorocarbon Leaders for Muskies
By Rob Manthei Musky fishing is getting more popular every year, and with gaining interest there is always more questions. What is the best reel, rod, boat, lure, line, etc? What kind of leader should I use with jerkbaits? Will a solid wire leader ruin my crankbait’s action? I hear these questions day after day… Continue Reading