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Tashina Dunham holds a rainbow trout she caught through the ice on a reclaimed lake managed exclusively for trout.

Ice Fishing for Stocked Trout: Expert Tips for Winter Success

fishing through the ice for rainbow trout, brook trout and splake

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Ice Fishing for Stocked Trout: Expert Tips for Winter Success

fishing through the ice for rainbow trout, brook trout and splake

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Grabbing a toothy northern pike from beneath the ice—an exciting moment for any tip-up angler!

Freshwater

Best Tip-Up Fishing for Northern Pike This Winter

Ice fishing for pike is simple and fun! Get tips on setting tip-ups, choosing the right bait, and landing trophy-sized fish this winter.

The author shows off a chunky largemouth bass caught through the ice using downsized lures.

Freshwater

Can You Ice Fish for Bass? Best Winter Locations, Gear & Tips

Learn how to ice fish for bass with this expert guide! Discover the best locations, essential gear, and winning techniques to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass on frozen lakes this winter.

A freshly caught walleye glows in the light of the setting sun during early ice season.

Freshwater

Early Ice Walleye Fishing: Top Locations and Proven Techniques

Discover the best locations and techniques for early ice walleye fishing. Learn how to find shallow water walleyes, pick the right gear, and master jigging and tip-up strategies.

A close call on thin ice—this view highlights the importance of early ice caution and preparedness.

Freshwater

Staying on Top: Early Ice Fishing Safety and Tips

Learn how to stay safe during early ice fishing season with tips on safe ice thickness, essential safety gear, and avoiding dangerous ice conditions. Your guide to safer winter fishing.

These are musky fishing gifts picked for real anglers, by a real angler...me.

Gear Reviews

Top 10 Musky Fishing Gifts under $500 for 2024

Discover the ultimate gift ideas for musky anglers in 2024! From rods and reels to cold-weather gear, find affordable, high-performance fishing gifts under $500.

Gear Reviews

Top 10 Fishing Gifts for Kids for 2024

Top 10 Fishing Gifts for Kids for 2024. The best fishing gift ideas for every kid angler on your list (and a few you might want yourself).

Gear Reviews

Top 10 Walleye Fishing Gifts for 2024

Top 10 Walleye Fishing Gifts for 2024. Discover the best fishing gift ideas for every walleye angler on your list (including yourself)

Bass Fishing

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $200 for 2024

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $200 for 2024. The best fishing gift ideas for every bass angler on your list (including yourself).

Bass Fishing

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $50 for 2024

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $50 for 2024.Affordable, can’t miss, unique, perfect, gift ideas for every bass angler on your list (including yourself)

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9 Best Exercises to Prevent the Most Common Fishing Related Injury

Tendonitis Affects Almost Every Serious Angler, except Bassmaster Elite Pro, John Crews! Learn His Simple Routine to Fish Pain-Free

Trolling multiple lines can feel intimidating to the average angler, but the rewards are great, and a few simple tips make it easy to master.

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Trolling Made Easy: How to Quickly Master Planer Board Fishing for Walleye

Learn how to master planer board fishing for walleye with practical tips for productive, stress-free trolling. Discover how to set and manage multiple lines with ease and catch more fish like a pro!

A bass boat crash scare caused me to look up the fact that at 60 mph, 100 yards goes by in just over 3 seconds. There's a fine line between speed and safety.

Bass Fishing

Bass Boat Crash Scare: My Mistake Could Save Your Life

At 60 mph, your bass boat covers 100 yards in just over 3 seconds––learn this critical lesson while you have the time.

A Giant Trevally on the business end of the angler's topwater lure.

Fly Fishing

Fishing For Giant Trevally and Bird-Eating Catfish: Topwater Targets You Won't Believe

Of all the ways to fish, topwater has to be my favorite. Fly rod, conventional tackle—it doesn't matter. That explosive surface strike, the sheer violence of a

Angler displaying a freshly caught walleye: With a potential shift to a four-walleye limit by 2026, Minnesota anglers could see changes in daily bag rules aimed at sustaining walleye populations.

Freshwater

Minnesota DNR Considering Lower Daily Walleye Limit. Resort Owners and Citizens Advisory Group Voice Concerns

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to lower the daily walleye limit from six to four statewide, beginning in 2026. The current six

Get big results without breaking the bank! This beautiful bass shows the power of a well-chosen rod and reel combo, proving you don’t need to spend over your budget to to find fishing success.

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Choosing the Best Fishing Rod and Reel Combo: Maximize Your Catch and Save Money

How to choose the right rod and reel combo for your budget and improve your fishing success

Art Weston celebrates this absolutely massive Mille Lacs muskie, the pending, catch and release, world record.

Freshwater

World Record Muskie Caught on Lake Mille Lacs: A Legendary 57.5-Inch Catch

Art Weston and Guide Nolan Sprengeler Hook a Potential World Record-Setting Muskie Night Fishing Adventure on Minnesota’s Premier Muskie Lake