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Steelhead Surge: Spring Tributary Action Begins
The fluctuating winter weather has yielded to a promising spring steelhead season. With ice receding, attention turns to the region’s renowned “Steelhead Alley,” where tributaries are now teeming with migrating fish. Warming trends have triggered steelhead movement from Lake Erie …
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Advanced Bait and Lure Techniques
Catch More Catfish with This Simple Hot Dog and Jello Bait Recipe
Catfish are known for their willingness to bite on a variety of baits, from shrimp and worms to chicken liver. However, not many anglers realize that an effective catfish bait can be made using items straight from the grocery store. …
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Advanced Bait and Lure Techniques
Big Bass on Uncommon Lures: A Game-Changing Approach
Targeting trophy bass often requires thinking beyond conventional lure choices. While traditional bass lures remain effective, adapting techniques from saltwater fishing has proven to be a game-changer. Here’s a look at how oversized topwater stickbaits, commonly used for Giant Trevally, …
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5 Tips on Bank Fishing in Low-Water
Low-water levels, often seen in late summer and fall, can create unique challenges for anglers fishing from the bank of a public lake or pond. Droughts and water drawdowns can expose traditional cover and leave favorite fishing spots dry. However, …
How to Catch Your First Bass on a Fly Rod
There’s no shortage of ways to catch bass, and each method offers its own excitement. At first, fly fishing for bass may seem unconventional, as fly fishing is often associated with delicate presentations and tiny flies, while bass fishing brings …
How to Be Successful Trolling for Bass
Trolling for bass is a time-tested technique that continues to captivate anglers of all skill levels. With the right approach, trolling can yield impressive catches, especially when targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice, …
Lure Techniques for Catching Bass Like a Pro
Catching bass can be a thrilling experience, especially when you employ advanced lure techniques to outsmart these cunning fish. Here’s a guide to elevate your bass fishing game with some expert tips and strategies. Understanding Bass Behavior Before diving into …
Alpine Trout 101: Flies, Food, and Finding Fish at Treeline
Fishing in mountain lakes can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, requiring a blend of knowledge, adaptability, and patience. Mountain-lake trout, often native cutthroat or Arctic grayling, can be temperamental and elusive. Factors like water temperature, abundant forage, and avian …
Fishing The Stillwater for Summer Smallmouths
Smallmouth bass fishing in waters like Greenville Creek and the Stillwater River offers an enjoyable experience with light equipment and a Mepps spinner. Ray Reilly for Press Pros recently explored one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets for summer bass, the Stillwater …
Land Big Lake Trout this Summer with these Tips
To enhance your lake trout fishing experience, here are some key insights and tips from a comprehensive guide: 1. Understanding Lake Trout Habits Lake trout prefer deep, cold water and are often found near the bottom of lakes. They are …
Mastering Summer Catfishing: Key Techniques & Gear Picks
Summer is prime time for catfishing, and with the right techniques and gear, you can haul in hefty catfish all season long. This guide explores the insights of Forrest Leitch, host of a popular fishing show, who shares his expertise …
8 Spinnerbait Tips for Springtime Bass Fishing
Spring is a magical time for bass fishing. As the water warms and life bursts back onto the lake, bass become active feeders, searching for food and readying themselves for spawn. This is the prime time to grab your gear …
Three Buzzbait Hacks to Boost Bass Catch Rates
In the realm of topwater fishing, buzzbaits have earned their place as consistent strike producers, catering to both novice anglers and seasoned professionals. Anglers across the country utilize buzzbaits throughout spring, summer, and fall, but the challenge lies in keeping …