by Garrett Aakre It’s not just about the rod, reel, or baits that help you catch fish. Have you thought about the eye wear you take with you to the lake? If you don’t already own a pair of high quality polarized sunglasses, you should consider a pair to add to your collection. There are
How the weather determines your success:
by Garrett Aakre Living in Minnesota and fishing my entire life, there is one guarantee that will change the course of your day which is the weather. We have all types of extremes in this state- high heat indexes, heavy rain, cold spells, high winds, and temperature changes of sometimes 30+ degrees in a matter
by Garrett Aakre Living in Minnesota and fishing my entire life, there is one guarantee that will change the course of your day which is the weather. We have all types of extremes in this state- high heat indexes, heavy rain, cold spells, high winds, and temperature changes of sometimes 30+ degrees in a matter
Top 3 lures for evening Bass fishing – by Garrett Aakre
For those of us in the Midwest, the dog days of summer are quickly approaching. This means we want to escape the heat, and so do the fish. Bass will normally head towards deeper water to cool off and that is when we usually call it quits as the bite slows down. One thing I
For those of us in the Midwest, the dog days of summer are quickly approaching. This means we want to escape the heat, and so do the fish. Bass will normally head towards deeper water to cool off and that is when we usually call it quits as the bite slows down. One thing I
Top 5 Bass Lures for July
We are rapidly getting into the dog days of summer, at least here in Texas. If you aren’t there yet, be thankful. We have officially reached 100+ degrees on the regular here and it has made for difficult fishing. Fortunately the bass are still eating, but I’ve definitely had to change things up to get
We are rapidly getting into the dog days of summer, at least here in Texas. If you aren’t there yet, be thankful. We have officially reached 100+ degrees on the regular here and it has made for difficult fishing. Fortunately the bass are still eating, but I’ve definitely had to change things up to get
Striper Spaghetti: Tips for Fishing with Live Eels
By Matt Stone Fishing with live eels is, has been, and will remain one of the most effective ways to catch trophy-sized striped bass. For generations, anglers on shore and in boats have spent days and, unsurprisingly, plenty of nights, casting and drifting live eels, hoping for that slurpy thump that indicates a large striper
By Matt Stone Fishing with live eels is, has been, and will remain one of the most effective ways to catch trophy-sized striped bass. For generations, anglers on shore and in boats have spent days and, unsurprisingly, plenty of nights, casting and drifting live eels, hoping for that slurpy thump that indicates a large striper
Hollow-Body Frog Tips
Down here in Texas we are entering into frog fishing season. It typically picks up post spawn and once water temperatures hit around 60 degrees. It is one of the few reasons I’m thankful for the often brutal Texas heat, because I absolutely love frog fishing. There’s nothing like seeing a bass explode out of
Down here in Texas we are entering into frog fishing season. It typically picks up post spawn and once water temperatures hit around 60 degrees. It is one of the few reasons I’m thankful for the often brutal Texas heat, because I absolutely love frog fishing. There’s nothing like seeing a bass explode out of
4 Tips for Early Season Stripers
By Matt Stone Well, it’s just about the most wonderful time of the year. Reports of active schoolies are starting to fizzle and crackle, and it won’t be long before things pop and our 2023 striper season comes into focus. But those first stripers can be quite mischievous and even downright fickle. Arriving a
By Matt Stone Well, it’s just about the most wonderful time of the year. Reports of active schoolies are starting to fizzle and crackle, and it won’t be long before things pop and our 2023 striper season comes into focus. But those first stripers can be quite mischievous and even downright fickle. Arriving a
Bass Fishing in Muddy Water
Ahhh spring. It is a long-awaited season for the winter-weary bass angler. There are so many things to look forward to as we head into warmer weather, but with this welcome change in seasons usually comes rain. Lots of rain. And a heavy downpour can turn your favorite fishing spot into something more closely resembling
Ahhh spring. It is a long-awaited season for the winter-weary bass angler. There are so many things to look forward to as we head into warmer weather, but with this welcome change in seasons usually comes rain. Lots of rain. And a heavy downpour can turn your favorite fishing spot into something more closely resembling
Kayak Trolling for Trout
It’s winter in Southern New England. A few months filled with equal parts excitement and longing. Excitement for long days ice-fishing on hardwater with friends, chasing flags and frying up some perch for dinner while the snow pillows down outside. Longing because, for some of us, the hardwater is fun, but it just doesn’t
It’s winter in Southern New England. A few months filled with equal parts excitement and longing. Excitement for long days ice-fishing on hardwater with friends, chasing flags and frying up some perch for dinner while the snow pillows down outside. Longing because, for some of us, the hardwater is fun, but it just doesn’t
Jerkbait 101
I once heard Matt Allen of Tactical Bassin’ say something to the effect of, “If you don’t like fishing a jerkbait, then you’re probably not using it correctly”. That’s not to say that personal preference doesn’t have its place, but it’s certainly something to consider if you’re just not catching fish on it. The suspending
I once heard Matt Allen of Tactical Bassin’ say something to the effect of, “If you don’t like fishing a jerkbait, then you’re probably not using it correctly”. That’s not to say that personal preference doesn’t have its place, but it’s certainly something to consider if you’re just not catching fish on it. The suspending