Whether you’re chasing bass in the shallows or drifting for catfish, a well-maintained and properly set up trolling motor can make all the difference. From smart battery choices to propeller care, ...

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Trolling is a great way to catch trout during late fall, winter and early spring. The biggest drawback of this technique is it requires a boat. On the positive side, any floating craft ranging from a ...

Merrily we trolled along, enjoying the alpine scenery of Horsethief Reservoir and just enough of a breeze to combat the summer heat. “Who’s ready for a turn fish?” I called out as I angled the boat a ...

What Are Planer Boards and Why Use Them? Planer boards are effective tools for fishing multiple lines to the side of your boat. Fishing with multiple lines (where legal) helps you cover a lot of water ...

From advanced electronics to clever storage hacks, upgrading your bass boat can transform your time on the water. Tournament anglers and weekend fishers alike are finding that smart rigging and ...

There are ­several tips and strategies to improve your odds when heading offshore for a day of fishing, many of which start before you even leave the dock. The keys are to be prepared for a variety of ...

If you've experienced your trolling motor battery lose its power because of its sub-par build, then you know how painfully frustrating it is. Like any battery-powered mechanisms in fishing boats, ...

At risk of provoking someone to stuff my row-trolling gloves with poison ivy, I predict the sun will keep shining and muskies will keep striking plugs and bucktails across Wisconsin even though it ...

Hello Fellow anglers. I have been on the road again up in Oregon. The salmon were running and we had to go. Renee and I fished with my nephew Chris Hacker for 3 days on the mouth of the Rogue River.

Most fish have set up their summer homes across the Midwest. They’ve completed the spawning ritual and now those fish are hungry. If you put a bait near a fish, it will probably bite that bait. The ...

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