Two Days With One of Wisconsins Most Obsessed Muskie Guides
It's a late afternoon in June, and I'm casting blindly to muskellunge just outside Hayward, Wis.—the Muskie Capital of the World and home to the all-tackle world record. Three. I don't know the name of the lake, and my guide, Scott Kieper, has told me not to ask. It's a small lake—small enough for Kieper to refer to it only as the Pond. With the exception of one kid who is trolling on his own, we're the only one’s fishing. Kieper hopes to keep it that way.
How to Hang a Bear Bag
If you’re heading into bear country, it’s absolutely vital to store your food and other scented items safely out of reach from hungry bears. This protects you, the bears, and the overall experience you’ll have outdoors.
Common Fly-Fishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
I have noticed a common set of mistakes that seem to trip up anglers of all levels. These mistakes can be a source of great frustration and often have a negative impact on an angler’s fishing success and enjoyment of the sport. Here are some tips on how to avoid these errors and ensure a memorable day on the water.
Fishing Bass During the Transition From Summer to Fall
There is one thing you must keep in mind concerning "Season Change". It doesn't always mean that there will be a hungry bass next to every log, under every boathouse, hiding in every weed bed, or suspended off every creek channel point.
Muddy Water Bass Fishing
Muddy or stained water can make bass fishing challenging but there are ways to turn these conditions in our favor. For most anglers, muddy water is an occasional seasonal nuisance but for others, it is a constant fact of life. The guidance in this article will help pattern bass in muddy water and use the proper baits and presentations to put big bass in the boat consistently.
The 10 Deadliest Animals on Earth
The outside world has never been lacking for ways to dispatch you into the next plane of existence. Our nightmares are dominated by venomous snakes, shark bites, and wolf attacks, but you’re far more likely to die from a mosquito bite, the source of which kills more people than any other creature.
Fishing for Crappies Using Live-Scoping Sonar
Tony Sheppard hasn’t put the rod holders in his boat all year, and that’s odd for a professional crappie fisherman whose home waters are Kentucky and Barkley lakes.
Things to Consider Before Buying Fishing Sunglasses
Sunglasses also protect your eyes from hooks, so get a pair with shatter-resistant lenses for added security