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I had a dozen holes scattered over the top of a loosely clustered school of crappies. As theymoved and wandered, my five gallon bucket and I did, too. It wasn’t fast and furious action, butfor midday angling, it was certainly acceptable. Somewhere along the line, I saw company coming. The deep basin I was fishing…

The first few weeks of the ice fishing season usually offer the best fishing action for walleyes of the entire winter season.  Here is a look at suggestions that can help tip the odds for ice fishing success in your favor should you chose to get in on this “prime time” fishing pattern! Fish last,…

The popularity of ice fishing is undoubtedly growing by leaps and bounds. Many outdoorenthusiasts are finding this winter sport to be both entertaining and rewarding. The question Ioften get relates to the basic equipment necessary to get started. Although there was a time when anglers were somewhat confused over what to purchase fortheir underwater viewing…

Cold Water Crankin’ By Mike Frisch It seems every fall around this time I write a blog about crankbait fishing for late fall bass.  How come?  Well, two reasons: first, this is a very reliable pattern at this time and, second, it is a very enjoyable way to catch!  I am privileged to have lots…

There may not be a better month than October for those of us who love the outdoors.  Hunting seasons are in full swing and some of the season’s best fishing action occurs now.  Fish of all species are often cooperative, plus some of the year’s biggest fish find the bottom of landing nets now too. …

Fall is a great time to be on the water fishing as the pleasure boaters, water skiers, and jet skiers are gone and, of course, the fish often go “on the chew” in preparation for the coming winter.  Walleyes that have been largely ignored the past couple months are among those hungry fish.  While big,…

One of my favorite outdoor activities involves catch and release smallmouth bass fishing during fall.  Starting in September and continuing into later fall, these fish can provide some of the best fishing action of the entire season. Fall smallmouth bass fishing can be a feast or famine deal as the fish often school very tightly…

When it comes to open water success for largemouth bass, I have one simple philosophy. I stick to targeting some type of weed growth for locating fish.  My early season strategy is to focus on emerging bulrushes. Pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn bass can all be found around bulrushes. Bulrushes grow in locations that have a…

By Mike Frisch As a fishing educator and TV show host, one of my goals is to help people find and catch more fish.  With that in mind, I am constantly researching and experimenting with new fishing equipment and cutting edge fishing techniques, as well as staying on the lookout for good bites that materialize…