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Summer Time Blues
This summer has been a hot one. I was fishing the other day and drove a crossed some bass beds with magnum bluegills on them.
Hunting and fishing highlight seminars at Outdoorama
Sportsmen and sportswomen are constantly looking for ways to improve their hunting and fishing techniques so they can be more successful on the water or in the woods. With a strong lineup of seminar speakers including nationally-acclaimed hunters and anglers there is no better place to improve your techniques than at the 43rd OUTDOORAMA
Warm weather moves ice fishing school to Houghton Lake
There are no snow days in ice fishing school – not when the principal is Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame angler Mark Martin. Unusually warm temperatures, wind and rain preceded the Feb 7 – 10 ice fishing class scheduled on Saginaw Bay.
Precious Metals
Silver, gold, copper… Three precious metals that have been sought after as valuable resources by man throughout history, but their importance does not stop at the foundation of monetary value.
Safe Ice Fishing Tips
Ice fishing is a fun activity even the family can enjoy. But ice fishing requires preparation and knowledge to enjoy the sport safely. Here are some safe ice fishing tips.
Skandia Success Ice Fishing!
Brad Caden recently had a great day of ice fishing. Armed with his ice fishing gear and some of his favorite Skandia Tungsten jigs, he hit the ice near Cement City, Michigan.
20 Minutes on my Knees
This is kind of a fishing report with a story from my ice fishing day on Lake Lansing yesterday January 24, 2016. It includes two videos for evidence or documentation.
Panfish under Ice Video
Finally getting some ice here in Southern Michigan so we’ll get out ice fishing soon. Some already getting out. For those of us who haven’t gotten out yet here’s some underwater video of a school of panfish.
Don’t Forget the Crappie!
However, don’t over look the other panfish species including the Crappie. Experienced ice anglers know this can be one of the best times of year to catch these giant panfish.
Jay’s Ice Fishing Day
Recently there was a special ice fishing day at Jays Sporting Goods in Clare, MI, and while there isn’t any ice around, we’re all thinking about it so why not get together and talk about it.
Tapiola Jigs in the Grass
Enter K&E Tackle’s flat-bottomed Skandia Tapiola Jig. The design is based on satellite technology that allows for maximum signal strength as similar sized jigs.
Yukon Shiners Expanding
The Yukon Shiners have hit the scene and there is no stopping them now. These popular jigging minnows have been on fire since their introduction.
Gearing Up for Ice!
Most of us have enjoyed this last little blast of warm weather. However reality is coming soon with colder weather, and eventually snow and ice. This in-between time is a great time to get out the ice gear and get things ready to go.
Jigging Walleye with Yukon Shiners
Here’s a tip for guys that love to vertically jig for walleyes! When you find walleyes stacked up on a break, hole or rock pile and you want to stay on top of them, try the Yukon Shiners!
Two Armed Success
This past weekend was free fishing weekend in Michigan. Meaning, no license needed to get out on the water. I took full advantage of this to get my wife out fishing.
Mark Martin to be inducted into Hall of Fame at Ultimate Sport Show
Mark Martin of Twin Lake, Michigan, has been known as an incredible fisherman since his Monster Walleye nighttime guided trips on White and Muskegon Lakes in the 1980s. This year, his talents and accomplishments are being recognized at the highest level as he will be inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
Mark Martin wraps up 25th season of ice fishing school VIDEO
There’s little evidence to suggest Benjamin Franklin was an ice fisherman but if he were alive today and inclined to spend a nice winter’s day on the ice, he surely would see the value in Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing Vacation School.
Whitefish Ice Fishing Road Trip
When the panfish ice-bite slows, it’s time for a change of venue to break free of the mid-winter doldrums. It’s time for a whitefish ice fishing road trip.
