For this open water loving angler it’s hard to come to the realization that just a few days remain in the 2025 fishing season. Rather than focus on what’s mostly in the past, however, I am choosing to stay focused on the future and what fishing days I have left. For me, the last few open water fishing trips of the season probably will include largemouth bass.
Late Fall Largemouth Bass Fishing: Bass on Deep Weed Edges Read More »
Fall can be one of the best times of the year to be an angler because lots of fish are on the bite and typically some of the entire year’s biggest specimens find the bottom of landing nets now.
Catch MORE FALL FISH Around Green Weeds Read More »
I’ve also had the opportunity to use lots of different fishing products, from rods and reels to lures to boats to whatever else anglers use to get more fish to bite. This past year I didn’t go fishing as much as I have in previous years. When I did go fishing, I paid more attention to details than I have in previous seasons. I discovered something that I found interesting. Here’s what I discovered.
Why You Don’t Need Perfect Gear to Catch Fish Read More »
Autumn is in the air. It’s not as noticeable during the day, but air temperatures at night are getting colder and the locusts are louder.
Fall Fishing Tips for Walleye and Bass Read More »
very July I travel to Orlando, Florida to attend the ICAST show. ICAST is the fishing trade show where fishing gear manufacturers introduce much of their new product for the coming year. Some of the new product is available now, while much of it hits retail shelves this fall and during the early part of the new year.
Best New Fishing Gear from ICAST 2026 Read More »
When you go fishing, if you want to catch a fish, it’s really important that you put your bait where a fish lives. That might sound very basic, but the most basic concept of fishing is to fish where the fish are.
Where to Find Fish in the Fall Read More »
Swimbaits have been multi-species fish producers for many years now. As these baits have evolved, different sized baits with different actions, colors, and more have appeared to target various fish species.
Big Swimbaits for Bass: Late-Summer Patterns for Bigger Bites Read More »
At Fishing the Midwest television, we are privileged to travel to some of the Midwest’s top fishing locations. Here is a look at some of the destinations we’ve been to recently, fisheries other anglers might want to add to their fishing bucket lists.
Midwest Fishing Destinations FOR Bass and Walleye Read More »
My favorite way to fish for largemouth bass is with a “big jig” which is a skirted style flipping and pitching jig. This jig, when tipped with a plastic trailer, can be fished in a variety of ways around a wide range of cover options including rocks, weeds, timber, and more.
Big Jig Fishing for Largemouth Bass Read More »
Summer is sometimes thought of as a time when the fish don’t want to bite a bait. While it is true that there is an abundance of food in the water for the fish to eat, and weather systems can put the fish in a bit of a funk, the summer months can provide some outstanding fishing.
Summer River Fishing Tips for Bass, Walleyes and Pike Read More »
