Freshwater Fishing

Anglers across the Northland are drawn to the shallows in anticipation of early-season action as winter loses its icy grip on their favorite lakes. Among the first finned targets are panfish, which flood weedy, soft-bottomed shallows in search of emerging aquatic insects and small baitfish. Once gamefish seasons open, post-spawn walleyes and pre-spawn bass garner the lion’s share of...

Pro Kayak Angler John Deshauteurs Discusses Tackle Tips For Fishing The Niagara Region  Pro Kayak Angler John Deshauteurs discusses what he uses when fishing Lake Erie, Lower Niagara, and Lake Erie.  

Introducing the ALL NEW Billy McDonald Signature Series Hook All tool (micro edition) from Rapid Fishing Solutions. Billy walks you through how to use the tool and start catching more fish. Click link to buy (micro edition coming soon): https://www.rapidfishingsolutions.com/rapid-hook-all-freshwater/

In recent years, fiberglass rods have emerged as an invaluable tool in the arsenal of bass anglers. Or perhaps I should say, fiberglass rods have re-emerged, because in reality, glass is not a newcomer to the rod market. In fact, glass rods have been around for nearly 70 years. Let’s take a moment to explore the history of fishing...

LADSON, SC – “I don’t think anyone knew how picky I was going to be when we got into designing these high-level bass jigs,” says veteran bass pro David Walker, with a friendly laugh. For the self-admitted jig-fishing junkie, the opportunity to brainstorm, build and customize an A-to-Z line of jigs felt like assembling a dream team of bass-catching baits. “A...

Lexington, S.C. (May 6th, 2018) – Supporting youth and the future of our sport has been at the core of our brands since their inception. This effort has been supported in many fashions throughout our history. The most notable is the highly-successful Mach High School Program, which has enabled Lew’s to support many high school bass clubs across the country....

ATHENS, Ala. – Keith Carson won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series Florida Central tournament, held April 13th on the Harris Chain. Running out of Hickory Point Recreational Facility in Tavares, FL the DeBary, FL angler caught five bass weighing 25.01 pounds anchored by an 8.62-pound big bass. For the Boater Division victory, Carson took home a check for...

GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Stetson Blaylock came to the Bassmaster Elite at Winyah Bay with one goal in mind: don’t finish last. He accomplished that goal — and then some. The third-year Elite Series pro from Arkansas tallied a four-day total of 50 pounds, 15 ounces and earned a victory that was unexpected, to say the least. He capped the win...

The natural world bristles with life in the spring. Your lawn’s formerly brown grass transitions to a lush, vibrant green. Bare branches on trees and shrubs become dressed with wardrobes of blossoms and leaves. Beneath the water’s surface, once dormant shallows now teem with life, from the smallest insects to the largest aquatic predators, as powerful photons from the...

COLUMBUS, OH - Lake Erie anglers have the chance to experience excellent fishing opportunities on Lake Erie in 2019, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Walleye angler harvest rates set records in 2018, and numerous large hatches point to a bright future for the Walleye Capital of the World. Ohio’s Lake Erie daily bag limit...