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Winter Fishing Done Right: How to Layer for Maximum Comfort
Winter fishing can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Staying warm and comfortable during frigid conditions ensures you can focus on the catch instead of the cold. Mastering the art of layering is key to a successful outing. Here’s …
Fly Fishing Gear TLC: End-of-Season Maintenance Tips to Keep Equipment Pristine
As the fly fishing season winds down, it’s the perfect time to show your gear some much-needed care. Proper end-of-season maintenance not only extends the life of your equipment but also ensures you’re ready to cast without a hitch when …
Ice Fishing’s Double-Play Tactic: How to Attract and Hook Reluctant Fish
When it comes to ice fishing, combining aggressive and subtle baits can transform passive fish into active biters. The “bait-and-switch” strategy, often frowned upon in retail, becomes a winning formula on the ice. Minnesota guide Jason Durham highlights this approach …
Mastering Jerkbaits for Catching Giant Trout
Winter days on Lake Taneycomo in the Missouri Ozarks might seem uninviting to most anglers, but for seasoned guide Duane Doty, they present the perfect opportunity to target giant brown trout. With snowfall and strong currents creating ideal conditions, these …
Tip-Up Ice Fishing for Beginners
As winter sets in and lakes freeze, ice anglers gear up for tip-up fishing—a fun and efficient way to catch fish beneath the ice. Tip-ups are devices that suspend a baited line through a drilled hole and alert anglers, often …
Discover Colorado’s Hidden Winter Fishing Gems
When winter hits Colorado, skiing often steals the spotlight. However, beneath the snowy peaks and frosty streams lies a lesser-known treasure: winter fishing. While skiing may fill many weekends, anglers in the know take advantage of serene, competition-free waters and …
A Refresher Course on Catch and Release for Winter Anglers
Catch and release is a fundamental practice that promotes the health and sustainability of fish populations. Whether you’re ice fishing for pike, trout, or any other species, knowing how to handle fish properly ensures their survival and helps preserve the …
Cooking Cod to Perfection: A Fisherman’s Guide to a Delicious Catch
Cod is one of the most popular fish among anglers, thanks to its mild flavor and flaky, tender texture. Whether you’ve just reeled in a fresh catch or you’re preparing cod from your local fish market, cooking cod to perfection …
How to Make the Perfect Clam Sauce
Clam sauce is one of the most beloved and versatile seafood dishes, enjoyed by anglers and food lovers alike. Whether paired with pasta or served over fresh fish, a delicious clam sauce can elevate any meal. If you’ve ever wondered …
Montana Commission Imposes New Restrictions on Bull Trout Fishing Following Record Low Nest Counts
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has introduced new fishing restrictions in the South Fork of the Flathead River and its tributaries after recent reports of record-low bull trout spawning nest counts. The measures, aimed at protecting this threatened species, …
