We just returned from a trip to Worthington, MN filming a Fishing the Midwest TV episode. We caught nice walleyes casting small crankbaits to rocky shorelines.
Late Fall Crankin’! How to catch fish in November? Read More »
A good number of anglers have their “go-to” lure, a lure that, when nothing else is working, they “go- to.” Many of those anglers are discovering, or have discovered, a new “go-to” lure.
What’s your favorite time to go fishing? That is a question as a professional angler that I hear often. My answer: October. I love October for lots of reasons.
Many years ago, I started fishing a bottom bouncer weight with a plain snell and a nightcrawler for summer walleyes. The rig quickly became a stalwart in my guiding and walleye tournament arsenal. Over time, however, I discovered the rig also catches fish during the cooler water periods of spring and fall.
The Plain Rig! The best way to catch a bunch of fall walleyes? Read More »
A common question is “what’s the best lure to throw to catch lots of fish of various species?” For me, the answer is easy. A bladed swim jig paired with a plastic trailer catches bass, northern pike, and walleyes. Plus, the combo is easy to fish.
The Bladed Swim Jig! The best multi-species fishing lure? Read More »
Fall is a great time to be on the water for many reasons. Maybe the best reason is because the bite can be downright hot when the weather cools. Where to go to find the most fish in the fall? Finding green, living weeds is often a great starting point!
Find the Green, Find the Fish! Where do fish congregate in the fall? Read More »
Where to go for the Midwest’s top multi-species fishing action? Many people who vacation across the Midwest want to go to locations that offer top fishing for a variety of fish species. With that in mind, here are some of the top multi-species fishing spots we have been to at Fishing the Midwest TV.
Favorite Fishing Locations Read More »
Do “old school” walleye fishing techniques still work in the modern FFS era?
Blending Old & New Read More »
When it comes to fishing, there’s always a new lure or technique to try. For the past couple of years, I’ve been reading about “urchin” baits. Urchins are multi-tentacled baits that look odd, but a friend told me that he had been using an urchin bait called a Tumbleweed with outstanding success.
DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR MORE FISH Read More »
During my early career fishing walleyes, I was taught a couple “truths” regarding fish location. First, walleyes were bottom-orientated fish so it’s best to fish near bottom. Second, walleyes are often found along structural elements like points, turns, or weedlines, so those are the “go to” areas.
