“When the red birds are whistling, the crappies will be biting.” Wally Marshall shared that piece of wisdom with me in a recent phone conversation. Wally is better known by his trademarked nickname Mr. Crappie. Mr. Crappie is the best-known crappie angler in North America and the world. For good reason, he’s won numerous crappie...
Category: Fishing Tips
How To Launch on Crude Boat Ramps
In a perfect world, every lake is full of biting fish and hosts a nicely pitched boat ramp with nobody waiting in line. But we all know perfect is just a fantasy. With more boats on the water and an increasing knowledge base among anglers, lakes are often crowded and the fish less than willing....
A Day on the Water with Bass Pro Joey Nania
Ladson, SC – “All you can do is raise ’em up to have a lot of love in their hearts,” suggests professional Z-Man angler Joey Nania, between casts and shepherding the two inquisitve boys in his bass boat. A Z-Man Fishing TV exclusive, Project Z: ProFileZ takes you on the water with the folks who trust...
Walleyes in the Weeds
Fishing aquatic vegetation is second nature to bass anglers, but the green stuff is just as crucial for walleye fishing. They use weedlines as travel routes and know that grass holds plenty of forage, making them the perfect place to search for their next meal. A trio of Wisconsin guides, Josh Teigen, Troy Peterson, and...
How To Find and Catch Midday Spring Crappie
Learn how to find and catch spring crappie during the midday doldrums. Watch Jon Thelen as he reveals a key location, structure choice, and float fishing tactics for early season, high noon slabs.
Critical Bank Fishing Tips
Here’s a great question for bank fishermen. “Glenn, what are the most important things you look for when you’re fishing from the shoreline?” Well, there’s really two main things that I look for when I’m fishing a shoreline. One, I want to find deeper cuts and deeper water near the shoreline. Those types of things....
Early Spring Crankbait for Smallmouth
Follow Frank Scalish as he reveals an effective crankbait combination for early spring smallmouth on Great Lakes estuaries! Get your Norman Speed N’s here.
The 1st Annual Livingston Lures Musky School
This year, following the Musky Shop Summer Bash, Livingston Lures will sponsor our first annual Musky School on July 17th from 10am -1pm to provide our valued guests with advice and incites from our Livingston Lures Pro-Staff Team. The Pros, Pete Maina – Author, Tv Host, and Professional Musky Angler, Steven Paul – Professional Musky...
Kayak Fishing Hotspots in Florida
Miami, FL – Fishing from kayaks, canoes and paddle boards allows anglers to have a stealthier approach while fishing. This method of fishing has become more popular over the years and when it comes to knowing what to bring or where to go, the options are endless. This week on Florida Insider Fishing Report presented...
Walleye Webinars
Got the tackle box ready? If you’re thinking about lures ahead of the fishing opener, check out our webinar today at noon. DNR staff members will share their top picks for fishing lures and how to use them. We also have a webinar next week all about walleye fishing for beginners, at noon Wednesday, May...