3 Triggers for Predicting the Walleye Spawn
Wisconsinites chase walleyes throughout the year like kids chase ice cream trucks.
We are obsessed!
Walleye are prized for their firm, white flesh and mild, delicate flavor, making them a popular game fish for recreational anglers and commercial fishermen alike. Read More
3 Triggers for Predicting the Walleye Spawn
Wisconsinites chase walleyes throughout the year like kids chase ice cream trucks.
We are obsessed!
Walleye are prized for their firm, white flesh and mild, delicate flavor, making them a popular game fish for recreational anglers and commercial fishermen alike. Read More
Costa Sunglasses grows its hybrid category with frames built for life on and off the water – Mainsail and Aleta
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, celebrates 40 years of making the best sunglasses on the water in 2023 by growing its hybrid category of frames. New to the lineup for the spring, Mainsail and Aleta are your day-to-day sunglasses that stay stylish while relaxed on land and ready to perform while out on the water.
Building off of the success of Costa’s hybrid category – frames that blend performance features with everyday style – Mainsail (unisex) and Aleta (women’s) are built with the same high-quality materials and features you want from the beach to the big blue. The versatile new frames are just at home reeling in a fish as they are checking surf breaks, voyaging to a remote atoll or exploring a coastal village. Read More
Costa Sunglasses grows its hybrid category with frames built for life on and off the water – Mainsail and Aleta
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, celebrates 40 years of making the best sunglasses on the water in 2023 by growing its hybrid category of frames. New to the lineup for the spring, Mainsail and Aleta are your day-to-day sunglasses that stay stylish while relaxed on land and ready to perform while out on the water.
Building off of the success of Costa’s hybrid category – frames that blend performance features with everyday style – Mainsail (unisex) and Aleta (women’s) are built with the same high-quality materials and features you want from the beach to the big blue. The versatile new frames are just at home reeling in a fish as they are checking surf breaks, voyaging to a remote atoll or exploring a coastal village. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors
HuntFishTravel Podcast Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors
Adam was interviewed on “Okayest Fisher” podcast, going to be at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at the Kalahari.
We chat about my 3 state ice fishing trip last year, and about my Lake of the Woods trip this past January. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors
HuntFishTravel Podcast Ep222 – Lake Trout Fishing in Ontario with Adam Kaufman of Free to Prowl Outdoors
Adam was interviewed on “Okayest Fisher” podcast, going to be at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at the Kalahari.
We chat about my 3 state ice fishing trip last year, and about my Lake of the Woods trip this past January. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep220 – Trail Camera Q&A with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint
Trent Marsh from SpyPoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the new SpyPoint Flex that they debuted last summer. I’ve been playing with them on my deer hunting lease and I have a bunch of questions. I don’t hold back in expressing some minor frustrations not unique to the company, but to trail cameras in general.
Trent takes the time to break down the most common issues with using a trail camera, specifically SpyPoint and how to fix them. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep220 – Trail Camera Q&A with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint
Trent Marsh from SpyPoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the new SpyPoint Flex that they debuted last summer. I’ve been playing with them on my deer hunting lease and I have a bunch of questions. I don’t hold back in expressing some minor frustrations not unique to the company, but to trail cameras in general.
Trent takes the time to break down the most common issues with using a trail camera, specifically SpyPoint and how to fix them. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep219 – Ireland and my Irish Fishing Trip That Never Was with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint
Trent Marsh from Spypoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the Ireland trip. We were on an EF Go Ahead Tour group of about 30, that visited Cork, Dublin and Galway.
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#HuntFishTravel Ep219 – Ireland and my Irish Fishing Trip That Never Was with Trent Marsh from SpyPoint
Trent Marsh from Spypoint joins me on this week’s episode, we talk about the Ireland trip. We were on an EF Go Ahead Tour group of about 30, that visited Cork, Dublin and Galway.
Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane
Episode 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane
June 11, 2022 fellow Navy Veteran Aaron Lane and I join professional angler Mike Hucker for the Take A Vet Fishing Event on Lake Waubesa. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane
Episode 213 – Take a Vet Fishing 2022 Event with Mike Hucker & Aaron Lane
June 11, 2022 fellow Navy Veteran Aaron Lane and I join professional angler Mike Hucker for the Take A Vet Fishing Event on Lake Waubesa. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers
#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers
Yvonne Brown – a woman I definitely respect for her efforts in angler retention and education stops by to chat about what she’s got going on. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers
#HuntFishTravel Ep 206 – Yvonne Brown – Fishing in Ontario and Ontario Women Anglers
Yvonne Brown – a woman I definitely respect for her efforts in angler retention and education stops by to chat about what she’s got going on. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 203 – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament
HuntFishTravel – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Tom Steber , Director and Founder of the Alabama Gulf Coast Slam fishing tournament to talk about an exciting fishing tournament that anyone can participate in. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 203 – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament
HuntFishTravel – Alabama Gulf Coast Slam Fishing Tournament
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Tom Steber , Director and Founder of the Alabama Gulf Coast Slam fishing tournament to talk about an exciting fishing tournament that anyone can participate in. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 201 – Drew YoungeDyke & How Serious the Asian Carp Threat Truly Is
HuntFishTravel – Drew YoungeDyke and Asian Carp
Drew hails from Michigan and is no stranger to the outdoors, listen in as he explains what exactly the National Wildlife Federation is and who it represents. And then dives into how Asian Carp could destroy our fishing way of life if left unchecked. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 201 – Drew YoungeDyke & How Serious the Asian Carp Threat Truly Is
HuntFishTravel – Drew YoungeDyke and Asian Carp
Drew hails from Michigan and is no stranger to the outdoors, listen in as he explains what exactly the National Wildlife Federation is and who it represents. And then dives into how Asian Carp could destroy our fishing way of life if left unchecked. Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 200 – Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors
Think catching bluegills through the ice is hard? Let Joel tell us exactly how to get it done!
“Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors”
Topics covered in this episode:
- Joel’s number 1 tip for ice fishing river sloughs.
- Why man made structures are a good bet for finding pan fish under the ice.
- Should a first time ice fisherman choose a lake or a river.
- Ice fishing weed beds, how to find them and how to fish them.
- Joel’s favorite place to ice fish and why he chose to focus on ice fishing as a career.
Links:
#HuntFishTravel Ep 200 – Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors
Think catching bluegills through the ice is hard? Let Joel tell us exactly how to get it done!
“Ice Fishing Weed Beds for Bluegills with Joel Nelson Outdoors”
Topics covered in this episode:
- Joel’s number 1 tip for ice fishing river sloughs.
- Why man made structures are a good bet for finding pan fish under the ice.
- Should a first time ice fisherman choose a lake or a river.
- Ice fishing weed beds, how to find them and how to fish them.
- Joel’s favorite place to ice fish and why he chose to focus on ice fishing as a career.
Links:
#HuntFishTravel Ep 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2
“Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2”
Topics covered in this episode:
- WI license requirements and where the dollars from the stamps go.
- Different salmon species in Lake Michigan
- Stocking science
- Why wind directions and water temps throughout the year plays a part in catching fish. But why hours of available light is much more important.
- The one day in October Cory thinks is the day you can’t miss.
Links:
- http://legend-outdoors.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/
- Episode 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1
#HuntFishTravel Ep 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2
“Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2”
Topics covered in this episode:
- WI license requirements and where the dollars from the stamps go.
- Different salmon species in Lake Michigan
- Stocking science
- Why wind directions and water temps throughout the year plays a part in catching fish. But why hours of available light is much more important.
- The one day in October Cory thinks is the day you can’t miss.
Links:
- http://legend-outdoors.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/
- Episode 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1
#HuntFishTravel Ep 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1
“Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Part 1”
Topics covered in this episode:
- Complete rod and reel setups for fall salmon fishing.
- Why salmon strike a lure.
- Why salmon “eat” spawn.
- If he recommends using glow lures or not and why they may not be as effective as you may think.
- Explains why you should be ready when you see someone else catch one.
- What depth should you fish?
- What hook to use in order to keep from losing fish.
- Bait color suggestions.
- Why you should skip live bait in the fall.
- Why you may catch trout instead of salmon.
Links:
- http://legend-outdoors.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/
- Episode 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2
#HuntFishTravel Ep 197 – Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 1
“Fall Salmon Fishing in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Part 1”
Topics covered in this episode:
- Complete rod and reel setups for fall salmon fishing.
- Why salmon strike a lure.
- Why salmon “eat” spawn.
- If he recommends using glow lures or not and why they may not be as effective as you may think.
- Explains why you should be ready when you see someone else catch one.
- What depth should you fish?
- What hook to use in order to keep from losing fish.
- Bait color suggestions.
- Why you should skip live bait in the fall.
- Why you may catch trout instead of salmon.
Links:
- http://legend-outdoors.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/cory.yarmuth
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendoutdoors/
- Episode 198 – Salmon Facts and Your Dollars at Work in Wisconsin with Cory Yarmuth Pt 2
#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations
#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations
Costa Rica is on my radar, lots of family and friends have visited the destination for vacation and fishing trips. Lisa stops by to chat about her favorite topic – fishing! Read More
#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations
#HuntFishTravel Ep 196 – Fishing Costa Rica with Lisa Montgomery of Luxurious Fishing Vacations
Costa Rica is on my radar, lots of family and friends have visited the destination for vacation and fishing trips. Lisa stops by to chat about her favorite topic – fishing! Read More
For the Love of Fishing – 5 Items that will earn you brownie points this Valentine’s Day
Lots of people ice fish, but so many more people open water fish.
I absolutely love hardwater fishing but when I look outside at the -8 degree weather, I’ll admit I’m ready for some sunshine!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there’s still time to order a loved one something that will get them excited for warmer days. Read More
For the Love of Fishing – 5 Items that will earn you brownie points this Valentine’s Day
Lots of people ice fish, but so many more people open water fish.
I absolutely love hardwater fishing but when I look outside at the -8 degree weather, I’ll admit I’m ready for some sunshine!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there’s still time to order a loved one something that will get them excited for warmer days. Read More
A History of the Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon
Many moons ago when Wisconsin was first settled, the settlers that took up residence around Lake Winnebago, were either farmers or fishermen.
The fishermen took advantage of the bounty that still, to this day, resides in Lake Winnebago.
In the early 19th century, fishermen became dismayed when they realized their nets were being destroyed by an ancient fish native to the Great Lakes region. The torpedo shaped fish had five rows of bony plates that would easily cut the nets; they were deemed “garbage fish” much like carp is today. The fishermen began to slaughter the bony fish that would get caught and tear the nets by the thousands in an attempt to eradicate these pests. Read More
A History of the Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon
Many moons ago when Wisconsin was first settled, the settlers that took up residence around Lake Winnebago, were either farmers or fishermen.
The fishermen took advantage of the bounty that still, to this day, resides in Lake Winnebago.
In the early 19th century, fishermen became dismayed when they realized their nets were being destroyed by an ancient fish native to the Great Lakes region. The torpedo shaped fish had five rows of bony plates that would easily cut the nets; they were deemed “garbage fish” much like carp is today. The fishermen began to slaughter the bony fish that would get caught and tear the nets by the thousands in an attempt to eradicate these pests. Read More
10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”
During the COVID-19 crisis it occurred to me that we, as hunters and fishermen, are already experts at social distancing.
Here in Wisconsin we have a “Safer at Home” order. Very different than a “Stay at Home” or “lockdown” order. We are still allowed to participate in outdoor activities as long as we follow regulations.
One could certainly argue that we are more “at Home” in the woods or on the water.
While I’m sure there are lots more, here are 10 reasons why hunters and fishermen are already pro’s at “Social Distancing”. Read More
10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”
During the COVID-19 crisis it occurred to me that we, as hunters and fishermen, are already experts at social distancing.
Here in Wisconsin we have a “Safer at Home” order. Very different than a “Stay at Home” or “lockdown” order. We are still allowed to participate in outdoor activities as long as we follow regulations.
One could certainly argue that we are more “at Home” in the woods or on the water.
While I’m sure there are lots more, here are 10 reasons why hunters and fishermen are already pro’s at “Social Distancing”. Read More
Lake Winnebago On Ice
Welcome back outdoors world! It’s February! To most people in the northern part of the country, this is really nothing to get excited out. But there is one thing that gets a diehard few off the couch. Read More
Lake Winnebago On Ice
Welcome back outdoors world! It’s February! To most people in the northern part of the country, this is really nothing to get excited out. But there is one thing that gets a diehard few off the couch. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 195 – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors
“HuntFishTravel – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors”
This week’s episode is the annual SharkWeek episode I look forward to all year long.
The host of Tommy’s Outdoors is one cool dude, he’s chatting with us from across the pond about his show, sharks, conservation efforts and how you can get involved to save these magnificent creatures!
Listen in to hear the tale.
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#HuntFishTravel 195 – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors
“HuntFishTravel – SharkWeek in Ireland with Tommy’s Outdoors”
This week’s episode is the annual SharkWeek episode I look forward to all year long.
The host of Tommy’s Outdoors is one cool dude, he’s chatting with us from across the pond about his show, sharks, conservation efforts and how you can get involved to save these magnificent creatures!
Listen in to hear the tale.
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Deadline Oct 31, 2018 Join Me For the 2019 Sturgeon Spearing weekend
Group Sturgeon Weekend is February 9-10
Full season is February 9 – 24, 2019, deadline for tags is October 31, 2018.
The group will participate in “cutting in” on Friday, Feb 8. We will spear and attend an evening bonfire on the lake Saturday, Feb 9, and spear Sunday, Feb 10.
Sturgeon Spearing Info:
- WI DNR Info
- Find the 2019 Regulations here.
- You must be 12 years or older to spear sturgeon and the deadline for putting in your application is October 31st.
- Spearing hours are 7:00am – 1:00pm. (You can always go ice fishing afterwards!)
- Minimum length is 36”
- It is helpful to have a truck/SUV to get you to your shanty but it is not imperative, as there’s always someone to hitch a ride with.
- Fond du Lac is 1 hour, 15 minutes north of General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.
2019 Cost details:
Oshkosh/Fond du Lac Hotel: $50-$100/night.
Shanty rentals per day:
- $200 per spearing hole per day. Single hole and double hole shanties available. Total weekend Saturday and Sunday shanty rental cost: $400 for a single shanty/$800 for double shanty.
- Generally 1 person per hole, but 2 people per hole if you want to trade off and fight over who gets to spear the sturgeon when it shows up!
- All spearing equipment is provided with the shanty rental, shanty/1 spear hole/decoy/heat.
- Contact Tyler Jackson 920-602-2322 to reserve your shanty (don’t wait – shanty rentals are in high demand!)
License Fees:
- Resident Sturgeon Spearing License: $20.00*
- Non-Resident Sturgeon Spearing License: $65.00*
*These are in addition to the fishing license you must purchase (Non-resident 4 day is $24.00/Resident annual is $20.00 NOT to be confused with sturgeon fishing which is different than spearing).
Drop me a line via the contact form if you’re interested and I can pass along the details!
These creatures fascinate me. Their history is rife with drama and science fiction; you can read how Wisconsin can justifiably claim them as the state’s most successful conservation effort here:
Deadline Oct 31, 2018 Join Me For the 2019 Sturgeon Spearing weekend
Group Sturgeon Weekend is February 9-10
Full season is February 9 – 24, 2019, deadline for tags is October 31, 2018.
The group will participate in “cutting in” on Friday, Feb 8. We will spear and attend an evening bonfire on the lake Saturday, Feb 9, and spear Sunday, Feb 10.
Sturgeon Spearing Info:
- WI DNR Info
- Find the 2019 Regulations here.
- You must be 12 years or older to spear sturgeon and the deadline for putting in your application is October 31st.
- Spearing hours are 7:00am – 1:00pm. (You can always go ice fishing afterwards!)
- Minimum length is 36”
- It is helpful to have a truck/SUV to get you to your shanty but it is not imperative, as there’s always someone to hitch a ride with.
- Fond du Lac is 1 hour, 15 minutes north of General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.
2019 Cost details:
Oshkosh/Fond du Lac Hotel: $50-$100/night.
Shanty rentals per day:
- $200 per spearing hole per day. Single hole and double hole shanties available. Total weekend Saturday and Sunday shanty rental cost: $400 for a single shanty/$800 for double shanty.
- Generally 1 person per hole, but 2 people per hole if you want to trade off and fight over who gets to spear the sturgeon when it shows up!
- All spearing equipment is provided with the shanty rental, shanty/1 spear hole/decoy/heat.
- Contact Tyler Jackson 920-602-2322 to reserve your shanty (don’t wait – shanty rentals are in high demand!)
License Fees:
- Resident Sturgeon Spearing License: $20.00*
- Non-Resident Sturgeon Spearing License: $65.00*
*These are in addition to the fishing license you must purchase (Non-resident 4 day is $24.00/Resident annual is $20.00 NOT to be confused with sturgeon fishing which is different than spearing).
Drop me a line via the contact form if you’re interested and I can pass along the details!
These creatures fascinate me. Their history is rife with drama and science fiction; you can read how Wisconsin can justifiably claim them as the state’s most successful conservation effort here:
Ladies’ Musky Fishing School To Be Held Oct 20th-22nd on Chippewa Flowage
Contact: Amanda Wilson
Deerfoot Lodge & Resort
8534 N Deerfoot Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
Office: 715-462-3328
Cell: 608-215-7397
amandawilson@deerfootlodge.com
facebook.com/deerfootlodgeresort
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Ladies’ Musky Fishing School To Be Held Oct 20th-22nd on Chippewa Flowage
Contact: Amanda Wilson
Deerfoot Lodge & Resort
8534 N Deerfoot Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
Office: 715-462-3328
Cell: 608-215-7397
amandawilson@deerfootlodge.com
facebook.com/deerfootlodgeresort
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3 Techniques for Summer Bass Fishing
During spring through to summer, it is common for most people to look for ways to spend their time in the outdoors. Every avid angler knows that the number of strikes from different species of fish changes depending on the season. There are types of fish that you can catch all year round, and that includes bass. Read More
3 Techniques for Summer Bass Fishing
During spring through to summer, it is common for most people to look for ways to spend their time in the outdoors. Every avid angler knows that the number of strikes from different species of fish changes depending on the season. There are types of fish that you can catch all year round, and that includes bass. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing
#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing
I doubt you’ll find two women more excited to stare down a hole and cut huge ice cubes out of a frozen lake with a chainsaw than Trisha Steffen and I.
If you want the step by step in depth equipment and technique information, please listen to Episode 130.
While we do go through some of the equipment needed and some of the regulations for sturgeon spearing, Trisha and I really go into detail on the culture and the event’s atmosphere. From Bloody Mary’s delivered to your shanty to bonfires on the lake to beer tents to Labrador Retrievers swimming beneath the ice from one shanty to the other…we’ve got it all. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing
#HuntFishTravel 182 – Fangirling over Sturgeon Spearing
I doubt you’ll find two women more excited to stare down a hole and cut huge ice cubes out of a frozen lake with a chainsaw than Trisha Steffen and I.
If you want the step by step in depth equipment and technique information, please listen to Episode 130.
While we do go through some of the equipment needed and some of the regulations for sturgeon spearing, Trisha and I really go into detail on the culture and the event’s atmosphere. From Bloody Mary’s delivered to your shanty to bonfires on the lake to beer tents to Labrador Retrievers swimming beneath the ice from one shanty to the other…we’ve got it all. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff
#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff
This week’s episode is all about the coolest new fishing boat. We’ve got Jeff Lizzio creator of the Ultraskiff, and he’s telling us all about this new type of boat. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff
#HuntFishTravel 181 – Fishing Alligator Lake, Florida in an Ultraskiff
This week’s episode is all about the coolest new fishing boat. We’ve got Jeff Lizzio creator of the Ultraskiff, and he’s telling us all about this new type of boat. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
This week we’re chatting with Tanner Cherney, Visitor Services & Outdoor Media Coordinator for the Devils Lake CVB. Devils Lake is a premiere destination for ice fishing. Listen in to find out why it’s called the Perch Capital of the World, how it got it’s name and the lore behind the area. What sort of accommodations you will find, winter camping and resorts both.
And then we talk about year round fishing and hunting opportunities.
#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
#HuntFishTravel 177 – North Dakota – Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
This week we’re chatting with Tanner Cherney, Visitor Services & Outdoor Media Coordinator for the Devils Lake CVB. Devils Lake is a premiere destination for ice fishing. Listen in to find out why it’s called the Perch Capital of the World, how it got it’s name and the lore behind the area. What sort of accommodations you will find, winter camping and resorts both.
And then we talk about year round fishing and hunting opportunities.
#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods
#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
In this episode I’ve got Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, we’re talking about how the visitor’s bureau has really separated themselves from the tourism pack, the incredible walleye and sauger opportunities, what you can expect from the resorts and fishing shanties, an igloo bar you can fish in, and why it’s such a unique place to go fishing. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods
#HuntFishTravel 176 – Minnesota – Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods
(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)
In this episode I’ve got Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, we’re talking about how the visitor’s bureau has really separated themselves from the tourism pack, the incredible walleye and sauger opportunities, what you can expect from the resorts and fishing shanties, an igloo bar you can fish in, and why it’s such a unique place to go fishing. Read More
Dinosaur Hunting on Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin. A state steeped in outdoors heritage and tradition. Generations of hunters and fishermen have taken to the woods and the waters of this great state for many generations, but you would be hard pressed to find a tradition in the outdoors older than the Sturgeon spearing season on the Lake Winnebago chain.
Lake Winnebago is home to the largest self reproducing population of lake sturgeon in the world. These giants of the lake live for well over 100 years and reach sizes of over 200 pounds! Read More
Dinosaur Hunting on Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin. A state steeped in outdoors heritage and tradition. Generations of hunters and fishermen have taken to the woods and the waters of this great state for many generations, but you would be hard pressed to find a tradition in the outdoors older than the Sturgeon spearing season on the Lake Winnebago chain.
Lake Winnebago is home to the largest self reproducing population of lake sturgeon in the world. These giants of the lake live for well over 100 years and reach sizes of over 200 pounds! Read More
Tips for Identifying Safe Ice
While there really is no such thing as 100% safe ice, there are things you can do to be “safer” while out on the ice. Many factors go into the volatile making of lake and river ice. And just as many factors can cause it to become unsafe in the flash of an instant. Heading out early or going late in the season can prove deadly and just isn’t worth the 3 crappies you might catch.
Whether you’re ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling or hiking, stay safe this winter while out on the ice with these 6 tips.
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Tips for Identifying Safe Ice
While there really is no such thing as 100% safe ice, there are things you can do to be “safer” while out on the ice. Many factors go into the volatile making of lake and river ice. And just as many factors can cause it to become unsafe in the flash of an instant. Heading out early or going late in the season can prove deadly and just isn’t worth the 3 crappies you might catch.
Whether you’re ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling or hiking, stay safe this winter while out on the ice with these 6 tips.
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Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017
February 10-12, 2017
Photos, a video and information on the 2017 HuntFishTravel Sturgeon Spearing outing you’re invited to, as well as the highlights from 2016.
The quest is for dinosaurs older than my grandparents on Lake Winnebago….the hunt for prehistoric behemoths that prowl the waters less than fifty miles from my home.
These creatures fascinate me. Their history is rife with drama and science fiction; you can read how Wisconsin can justifiably claim them as the state’s most successful conservation effort here:
Join Me For A Weekend of Sturgeon Spearing in 2017
February 10-12, 2017
Photos, a video and information on the 2017 HuntFishTravel Sturgeon Spearing outing you’re invited to, as well as the highlights from 2016.
The quest is for dinosaurs older than my grandparents on Lake Winnebago….the hunt for prehistoric behemoths that prowl the waters less than fifty miles from my home.
These creatures fascinate me. Their history is rife with drama and science fiction; you can read how Wisconsin can justifiably claim them as the state’s most successful conservation effort here:
Fishing for Redbelly Bream at O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida
XY Coordinates: 29.919680/-82.608337
Every now and then, I get the urge to get back to the basics. When life gets a little too complicated, I seek out the quiet in yon fields and forests graced in summer’s glorious hues of gold and green. Read More
Fishing for Redbelly Bream at O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida
XY Coordinates: 29.919680/-82.608337
Every now and then, I get the urge to get back to the basics. When life gets a little too complicated, I seek out the quiet in yon fields and forests graced in summer’s glorious hues of gold and green. Read More
#SharkWeek 2016 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & Shark Podcasts
“HuntFishTravel SharkWeek 2016 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing &a Shark Podcasts”
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#SharkWeek 2016 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing & Shark Podcasts
“HuntFishTravel SharkWeek 2016 – Cape Cod Breweries, Shark Fishing &a Shark Podcasts”
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#HuntFishTravel 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island”
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Trent Marsh joins me this week and we are chatting about visiting and fishing the Big Island. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island
“#HuntFishTravel Ep 133 – Hawaii, Fishing for Wahoo on the Big Island”
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Trent Marsh joins me this week and we are chatting about visiting and fishing the Big Island. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin
“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”
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In this episode Carrie is joined by Lee Schneider of Boot-Trac Adventures. They chat about sturgeon spearing scouting, cutting in, how to navigate the roads on the lake and they share their two biggest tips for first time spearers. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin
“HuntFishTravel 148 – Sturgeon Spearing through the Ice in Wisconsin”
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In this episode Carrie is joined by Lee Schneider of Boot-Trac Adventures. They chat about sturgeon spearing scouting, cutting in, how to navigate the roads on the lake and they share their two biggest tips for first time spearers. Read More
Fishing in Hawaii with Bite Me Sportfishing. Plus a bonus video!
No trip to Hawaii can be truly complete without spending some time on the water. When we returned to Hawaii for our five-year anniversary last June, my wife knew we were spending at least part of a day on a fishing charter. Visiting the Big Island rather than Maui, the cost of the outing was more reasonable than our previous trip. It also had the added benefit of being in fabled Grander Alley.” Read More
Fishing in Hawaii with Bite Me Sportfishing. Plus a bonus video!
No trip to Hawaii can be truly complete without spending some time on the water. When we returned to Hawaii for our five-year anniversary last June, my wife knew we were spending at least part of a day on a fishing charter. Visiting the Big Island rather than Maui, the cost of the outing was more reasonable than our previous trip. It also had the added benefit of being in fabled Grander Alley.” Read More
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
Looking to fish for Muskies or Smallmouth Bass? Residents and visitors of Central Wisconsin all share a secret – you don’t have to drive four, six or eight miles to northern Wisconsin to catch trophy sized fish. Quantity and quality are prevalent in Central Wisconsin, a mere two and a half from Milwaukee, and four hours from Chicago, Steven’s Point a mecca of rich fishing and hunting environments. Read More
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
Cut the Drive Time in Half and Fish for Trophies in Central Wisconsin
Looking to fish for Muskies or Smallmouth Bass? Residents and visitors of Central Wisconsin all share a secret – you don’t have to drive four, six or eight miles to northern Wisconsin to catch trophy sized fish. Quantity and quality are prevalent in Central Wisconsin, a mere two and a half from Milwaukee, and four hours from Chicago, Steven’s Point a mecca of rich fishing and hunting environments. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 111 – #SharkWeek Special Episode – Shark Fishing in Massachusetts
#SharkWeek Special Episode – Shark Fishing in Massachusetts (where Jaws was filmed!!) with Captain Greg Sears of Mass Bay Charters.
#HuntFishTravel 111 – #SharkWeek Special Episode – Shark Fishing in Massachusetts
#SharkWeek Special Episode – Shark Fishing in Massachusetts (where Jaws was filmed!!) with Captain Greg Sears of Mass Bay Charters.
#HuntFishTravel 107 – Fishing in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
Carrie and Rachel chat about the wicked weather the Midwest has been getting and then Carrie talks about her experience at White Birch Village Resort in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin for a writer’s weekend in the beginning of June.
#HuntFishTravel 107 – Fishing in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
Carrie and Rachel chat about the wicked weather the Midwest has been getting and then Carrie talks about her experience at White Birch Village Resort in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin for a writer’s weekend in the beginning of June.
A Guide to Ice Fishing
The ice may be forming, but that doesn’t mean fishing season is over. Winter brings new opportunities to fishing-lovers who have never tried ice fishing before. This traditional pastime has its own set of rules and distinct culture, and will give anglers a new thrill at the experience of catching a fish through the ice. Read More
A Guide to Ice Fishing
The ice may be forming, but that doesn’t mean fishing season is over. Winter brings new opportunities to fishing-lovers who have never tried ice fishing before. This traditional pastime has its own set of rules and distinct culture, and will give anglers a new thrill at the experience of catching a fish through the ice. Read More
Video: Ice Fishing for Bluegill
On this episode of CookIN’ Gone Wild, Michelle sits down with a few friends to show us a few key tips for ice fishing and then she gives us a yummy pan fried recipe!
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Video: Ice Fishing for Bluegill
On this episode of CookIN’ Gone Wild, Michelle sits down with a few friends to show us a few key tips for ice fishing and then she gives us a yummy pan fried recipe!
Read More
Outdoor Writers Crowned Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge Champions
Duo overcomes challenging fishing conditions and unfamiliar waters to capture coveted title
Press Release: Mercer, WI (10-21-14) —
57 passionate muskie anglers converged in the tiny town of Mercer in Wisconsin’s north woods last weekend to compete in the Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge, an open muskie tournament sponsored by the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce, The Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association and Gateway Lodge to benefit Wounded Warriors In Action (WWIA). Read More
Outdoor Writers Crowned Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge Champions
Duo overcomes challenging fishing conditions and unfamiliar waters to capture coveted title
Press Release: Mercer, WI (10-21-14) —
57 passionate muskie anglers converged in the tiny town of Mercer in Wisconsin’s north woods last weekend to compete in the Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge, an open muskie tournament sponsored by the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce, The Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association and Gateway Lodge to benefit Wounded Warriors In Action (WWIA). Read More
Video: How to Cook Asian Carp
Dane Montgomery, Vigo County Parks Department, demonstrate his favorite way to cook Asian Carp. Read More
Video: How to Cook Asian Carp
Dane Montgomery, Vigo County Parks Department, demonstrate his favorite way to cook Asian Carp. Read More
Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak
Withlacoochee River – North Florida Coordinates XY: 30.464334, -83.224044
I have always been a passionate outdoor woman. This being said, there are some things I enjoy more than others: Fishing being one of them.
During my “formative” years, I had heard that the best fishing occurred off shore – yes, that nebulous, mystical place on the outer limits of the Florida coastline that I had only rarely visited as a child and never as an adult. Read More
Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak
Withlacoochee River – North Florida Coordinates XY: 30.464334, -83.224044
I have always been a passionate outdoor woman. This being said, there are some things I enjoy more than others: Fishing being one of them.
During my “formative” years, I had heard that the best fishing occurred off shore – yes, that nebulous, mystical place on the outer limits of the Florida coastline that I had only rarely visited as a child and never as an adult. Read More
Proposed Wisconsin Trout Regs Aim to Increase Angler Opportunities
MADISON – The public will have an opportunity to provide input on proposals to simplify existing inland trout fishing regulations and provide more quality trout fishing opportunities at 10 public meetings that will be held throughout the state beginning Sept. 3. Read More
Proposed Wisconsin Trout Regs Aim to Increase Angler Opportunities
MADISON – The public will have an opportunity to provide input on proposals to simplify existing inland trout fishing regulations and provide more quality trout fishing opportunities at 10 public meetings that will be held throughout the state beginning Sept. 3. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 074 – Fall Walleye Tactics with Marble-EYE Slayers
Fall is hunting season. Yes, we know. But it’s also the best fishing season too! This week we are talking to pro tournament anglers Jeff Otis and Scott Ludwig. They are going to let us in on some of the fishing tactics the pro’s use so we can all catch dinner too!
Plus Rachel got a new dog, listen in to the story of how she came to be a new dog owner. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 074 – Fall Walleye Tactics with Marble-EYE Slayers
Fall is hunting season. Yes, we know. But it’s also the best fishing season too! This week we are talking to pro tournament anglers Jeff Otis and Scott Ludwig. They are going to let us in on some of the fishing tactics the pro’s use so we can all catch dinner too!
Plus Rachel got a new dog, listen in to the story of how she came to be a new dog owner. Read More
Lake of the Woods “Pay It Forward” Charity Event and WalleyeFest 2014 announces Entertainment Line Up
Baudette, MN Lake of the Woods Tourism in conjunction with Walleye Master Charity Events just released the entertainment line up for the main stage in Baudette on Friday and Saturday night, August 22 -23.
Friday evening, under the tent on Main Street in Baudette, Bruce Neumann and Tiki D will take the stage. With music of an island Read More
Lake of the Woods “Pay It Forward” Charity Event and WalleyeFest 2014 announces Entertainment Line Up
Baudette, MN Lake of the Woods Tourism in conjunction with Walleye Master Charity Events just released the entertainment line up for the main stage in Baudette on Friday and Saturday night, August 22 -23.
Friday evening, under the tent on Main Street in Baudette, Bruce Neumann and Tiki D will take the stage. With music of an island Read More
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em – Eat ‘Em – How to Clean and Prepare Invasive Carp
It’s no secret that folks along the Mississippi river and its tributaries are fighting a war with invasive carp. Not only are many states and municipalities at war with the carp, they are having one heck of time finding any effective weapon.
At this point there just isn’t anything that has been truly effective in stopping the invasion of these dastardly fish. Because they are not only invasive but injurious it’s pretty much open season on them in any water where you can find them and they are the most frequent target of many bowfishers. Read More
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em – Eat ‘Em – How to Clean and Prepare Invasive Carp
It’s no secret that folks along the Mississippi river and its tributaries are fighting a war with invasive carp. Not only are many states and municipalities at war with the carp, they are having one heck of time finding any effective weapon.
At this point there just isn’t anything that has been truly effective in stopping the invasion of these dastardly fish. Because they are not only invasive but injurious it’s pretty much open season on them in any water where you can find them and they are the most frequent target of many bowfishers. Read More
Harvesting Your Own Nightcrawlers
My kids are getting to the age now where taking them fishing is becoming a fun favorite past time, but getting expensive. I was recently at the local bait shop to pick up some fresh night crawlers for the day on the water and I almost had a heart attack when the kid behind the counter said “3 dozen worms at $2.50 a dozen….umm let’s see that will be $7.50 please“. Are you kidding me? 2.50 A dozen? So I jumped online and googled live fishing bait, yes I google everything and was shocked to see how big the earthworm industry has grown. Read More
Harvesting Your Own Nightcrawlers
My kids are getting to the age now where taking them fishing is becoming a fun favorite past time, but getting expensive. I was recently at the local bait shop to pick up some fresh night crawlers for the day on the water and I almost had a heart attack when the kid behind the counter said “3 dozen worms at $2.50 a dozen….umm let’s see that will be $7.50 please“. Are you kidding me? 2.50 A dozen? So I jumped online and googled live fishing bait, yes I google everything and was shocked to see how big the earthworm industry has grown. Read More
How To Find Fish For Bowfishing
There is perhaps no sweeter phrase to a bowfisher than that of “Fish are up!” In the world of bowfishing that means that the targeted rough fish (carp, gar, drum, bowfin etc.) are in the shallows, or in water where they are easily seen and easily shot. Read More
How To Find Fish For Bowfishing
There is perhaps no sweeter phrase to a bowfisher than that of “Fish are up!” In the world of bowfishing that means that the targeted rough fish (carp, gar, drum, bowfin etc.) are in the shallows, or in water where they are easily seen and easily shot. Read More
Bowfishing 101 – Bowfishing Equipment for Beginners
Imagine that you could combine your love of archery with your love of fishing. Bowfishing is just that that, archery and angling in one fun package! Bowfishing is the perfect way to keep your archery skills intact and continue enjoying bringing home food for the table between hunting seasons. Read More
Bowfishing 101 – Bowfishing Equipment for Beginners
Imagine that you could combine your love of archery with your love of fishing. Bowfishing is just that that, archery and angling in one fun package! Bowfishing is the perfect way to keep your archery skills intact and continue enjoying bringing home food for the table between hunting seasons. Read More
Sturgeon Camp 2014
Spending several days with a group of buddies, getting up at the crack of dawn and heading out into the frigid Wisconsin temps to try to kill a really big animal….could be an interchangeable description for either Deer Camp or Sturgeon Camp. Read More
Sturgeon Camp 2014
Spending several days with a group of buddies, getting up at the crack of dawn and heading out into the frigid Wisconsin temps to try to kill a really big animal….could be an interchangeable description for either Deer Camp or Sturgeon Camp. Read More
Review: Bobber Down Fishing Guide Service, Mercer, Wisconsin
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage (46.084662,-90.188828) is about as north as you can get in Wisconsin. Full of Bluegill, Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and Walleye, we had no doubt this 13, 545 square acre flowage would produce. Read More
Review: Bobber Down Fishing Guide Service, Mercer, Wisconsin
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage (46.084662,-90.188828) is about as north as you can get in Wisconsin. Full of Bluegill, Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and Walleye, we had no doubt this 13, 545 square acre flowage would produce. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 049 – Saugers and Walleyes on Lake Wisconsin
In this episode we’ll be chatting with Joel Ballweg, a fishing guide from SE WI, in our interview we’ll discuss tactics for catching more fish, a special metal line used for trolling, and you’ll find out if I actually caught anything!
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#HuntFishTravel 049 – Saugers and Walleyes on Lake Wisconsin
In this episode we’ll be chatting with Joel Ballweg, a fishing guide from SE WI, in our interview we’ll discuss tactics for catching more fish, a special metal line used for trolling, and you’ll find out if I actually caught anything!
Read More
The Carp War – Fighting Invasive Carp One Arrow At A Time
It seems like we’ve been bowfishing for the invasive carp a long time now – even though to many in the outdoor world bowfishing is a seemingly new and trendy sport.
For those of us that are river rats – it’s not a sport.
It’s a war. Read More
The Carp War – Fighting Invasive Carp One Arrow At A Time
It seems like we’ve been bowfishing for the invasive carp a long time now – even though to many in the outdoor world bowfishing is a seemingly new and trendy sport.
For those of us that are river rats – it’s not a sport.
It’s a war. Read More
School of Fishing is in Session – Taking the Kids Fishing
Last weekend was boy’s weekend and that meant fishing! So we woke up early had a great breakfast of Apple Jacks for the boys and coffee for me. Loaded up all our gear and headed to my hunting partners farm where we have a great stretch of river to fish. After a short walk down the bank path, the boys talking a mile a minute about who’s going to catch the most and biggest, we hit our first spot to try. Read More
School of Fishing is in Session – Taking the Kids Fishing
Last weekend was boy’s weekend and that meant fishing! So we woke up early had a great breakfast of Apple Jacks for the boys and coffee for me. Loaded up all our gear and headed to my hunting partners farm where we have a great stretch of river to fish. After a short walk down the bank path, the boys talking a mile a minute about who’s going to catch the most and biggest, we hit our first spot to try. Read More
Gear Review: Fishing Baitz – Bass Worms & Pro Series Lizards
Recently I arrived home from work to a parcel full of soft plastic baits from Fishing Baitz. There was a mix of colours from watermelon, red flak, June bug to salt n pepper just to name a few. The first package consisted of 6“ Bass worms and the second package 6“ Pro Series Lizards. Both packages are extremely well package which is important to any soft plastic fisherman, no one likes leaking oils sliming up and bleeding through into their other baits. These baits are poured extremely well; there is no extra flashing anywhere on the bodies or tails. Even colour mixing and transition from body to tail. Great glitter and shine throughout. The Pro Series Lizards have long action legs none of which rip off easily and supply extreme action in the water. Read More
Gear Review: Fishing Baitz – Bass Worms & Pro Series Lizards
Recently I arrived home from work to a parcel full of soft plastic baits from Fishing Baitz. There was a mix of colours from watermelon, red flak, June bug to salt n pepper just to name a few. The first package consisted of 6“ Bass worms and the second package 6“ Pro Series Lizards. Both packages are extremely well package which is important to any soft plastic fisherman, no one likes leaking oils sliming up and bleeding through into their other baits. These baits are poured extremely well; there is no extra flashing anywhere on the bodies or tails. Even colour mixing and transition from body to tail. Great glitter and shine throughout. The Pro Series Lizards have long action legs none of which rip off easily and supply extreme action in the water. Read More
How to Catch Snapping Turtles in Wisconsin
Hello outdoors world! Welcome back for the next installment of “The Willes Way”! Thank you for stopping by and giving it a read. In this blog, I will be talking about one of my all time favorite summer past times.
Imagine this. The sun sets as you sit on the shores of a 48 acre lake in the forest of northern Wisconsin. The sky is a stunning shade of red and the water is like glass, providing a perfect canvas for the reflection of the sky and trees. As the light dwindles more and more, you realize that you can no longer see in the water, and all the bluegill that where seemingly stack up in the water in front of you, now seem to be in hiding. The sky goes black. You fire up your flashlight that you have in you front pocket and shine it in the direction of the water. And then you see it! This large menacing creature slowly pulls itself along the sand bottom in search of its next meal. The call rings out to the others in camp and everyone comes running to see it. “TURTLE!” The shouts are heard by all in the vicinity. Now comes the time of reckoning. What do you do? Do you watch it? Do you try and catch it? The choice is all yours of course. So what are you going to do?
How to Catch Snapping Turtles in Wisconsin
Hello outdoors world! Welcome back for the next installment of “The Willes Way”! Thank you for stopping by and giving it a read. In this blog, I will be talking about one of my all time favorite summer past times.
Imagine this. The sun sets as you sit on the shores of a 48 acre lake in the forest of northern Wisconsin. The sky is a stunning shade of red and the water is like glass, providing a perfect canvas for the reflection of the sky and trees. As the light dwindles more and more, you realize that you can no longer see in the water, and all the bluegill that where seemingly stack up in the water in front of you, now seem to be in hiding. The sky goes black. You fire up your flashlight that you have in you front pocket and shine it in the direction of the water. And then you see it! This large menacing creature slowly pulls itself along the sand bottom in search of its next meal. The call rings out to the others in camp and everyone comes running to see it. “TURTLE!” The shouts are heard by all in the vicinity. Now comes the time of reckoning. What do you do? Do you watch it? Do you try and catch it? The choice is all yours of course. So what are you going to do?
Pepper Fish Keys – Finding Trout on the Super Highway
Pepperfish Keys – Gulf of Mexico
COORDINATES XY: 29.5241245314, -83.3737724004
I arrived at my launch point, a small bridge located on a road aptly named, “Unknown Road” at the upswing of the tide. My fishing buddies, having arrived ahead of me, were busy capturing bait and, in general, preparing for the short kayak trip via Cow Creek to the Gulf and Pepperfish Keys.
This was my first trip to Pepperfish. Many of my fellow fishing enthusiasts had spoken favorably of the location and had touted its prolific trout population. On more than one occasion, I heard the statement “The trout practically jump in the boat, Fay!” Well, we shall see…. Read More
Pepper Fish Keys – Finding Trout on the Super Highway
Pepperfish Keys – Gulf of Mexico
COORDINATES XY: 29.5241245314, -83.3737724004
I arrived at my launch point, a small bridge located on a road aptly named, “Unknown Road” at the upswing of the tide. My fishing buddies, having arrived ahead of me, were busy capturing bait and, in general, preparing for the short kayak trip via Cow Creek to the Gulf and Pepperfish Keys.
This was my first trip to Pepperfish. Many of my fellow fishing enthusiasts had spoken favorably of the location and had touted its prolific trout population. On more than one occasion, I heard the statement “The trout practically jump in the boat, Fay!” Well, we shall see…. Read More
Worm Stealers, Fishing the Backwater Lakes of the Mississippi River
Fall is my favorite season; it’s all about hunting, my birthday, great fishing and HalloIen. Winter, which comes in at a very close second, is ice fishing, sturgeon spearing and winter cabins. Spring is third and is all about turkey time and spawning time.
While summer is technically my least favorite, this season tends to generate some of the best memories. To me summer is all about fishing and camping. Campfires, smores, lakes, brats, relaxing, rivers, visiting etc.
I have truly grown to love my tent. For the last few years I’d thought about buying a camper but to be honest with you, since I am only comfortable pulling one or the other behind my truck; I’ve decided a fishing boat is the way to go. I’d be happier tent camping in one of the amazing parks here in Wisconsin and trailering the boat behind in hopes of finding that perfect fishing lake or that perfect sunbathing sandbar.
Worm Stealers, Fishing the Backwater Lakes of the Mississippi River
Fall is my favorite season; it’s all about hunting, my birthday, great fishing and HalloIen. Winter, which comes in at a very close second, is ice fishing, sturgeon spearing and winter cabins. Spring is third and is all about turkey time and spawning time.
While summer is technically my least favorite, this season tends to generate some of the best memories. To me summer is all about fishing and camping. Campfires, smores, lakes, brats, relaxing, rivers, visiting etc.
I have truly grown to love my tent. For the last few years I’d thought about buying a camper but to be honest with you, since I am only comfortable pulling one or the other behind my truck; I’ve decided a fishing boat is the way to go. I’d be happier tent camping in one of the amazing parks here in Wisconsin and trailering the boat behind in hopes of finding that perfect fishing lake or that perfect sunbathing sandbar.
#HuntFishTravel 044 – WI Free Fishing Weekend
In this episode we’ll be talking about a CarrieZ Wild Ones blogging casting call, we’ll chat with the WI Lt. Governor about the upcoming free fishing weekend coordinated by the WI DNR and then I’ll share a rant I couldn’t help but write about Memorial Day Facebook Status Updates.
#HuntFishTravel 044 – WI Free Fishing Weekend
In this episode we’ll be talking about a CarrieZ Wild Ones blogging casting call, we’ll chat with the WI Lt. Governor about the upcoming free fishing weekend coordinated by the WI DNR and then I’ll share a rant I couldn’t help but write about Memorial Day Facebook Status Updates.
Salmon Complete Circle of Life In Oregon’s Deschutes River
A while back, we told you about the re-opening of Oregon’s Deschutes River to migrating fish for the first time in 40 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was a partner in the engineering of a unique 273-foot underwater tower and fish collection station at the Round Butte Dam, which allows fish to migrate to and from the Pacific Ocean.
Now that they are able to get past all three dams in central Oregon, the numbers of Chinook salmon, steelhead, and kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) taking advantage of the new system is growing.
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Salmon Complete Circle of Life In Oregon’s Deschutes River
A while back, we told you about the re-opening of Oregon’s Deschutes River to migrating fish for the first time in 40 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was a partner in the engineering of a unique 273-foot underwater tower and fish collection station at the Round Butte Dam, which allows fish to migrate to and from the Pacific Ocean.
Now that they are able to get past all three dams in central Oregon, the numbers of Chinook salmon, steelhead, and kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) taking advantage of the new system is growing.
Read More
Fond du Lac Area Visitor’s Bureau Welcomes the Outdoor Industry with Open Arms
“All that visit the Fond du Lac area will be warmly welcomed to a convenient Lake Winnebago destination with a versatile, affordable experience.”
C’mon in…
Serving as the base hub for the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac undoubtedly offers the outdoorsman a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Last fall the Fond du Lac Area Visitor’s Bureau rebranded itself, and has been making headlines in the outdoor industry. Due to the efforts of the handful of employees at the Visitor’s Bureau, it has become a hotspot for the outdoor communicator looking for the next great story.
Fond du Lac Area Visitor’s Bureau Welcomes the Outdoor Industry with Open Arms
“All that visit the Fond du Lac area will be warmly welcomed to a convenient Lake Winnebago destination with a versatile, affordable experience.”
C’mon in…
Serving as the base hub for the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac undoubtedly offers the outdoorsman a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Last fall the Fond du Lac Area Visitor’s Bureau rebranded itself, and has been making headlines in the outdoor industry. Due to the efforts of the handful of employees at the Visitor’s Bureau, it has become a hotspot for the outdoor communicator looking for the next great story.
Sturgeon Spearing Season Kicks Off With a Celebration of This Prehistoric Fish
The Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Season kicks off tomorrow and anglers are giddy in anticipation of the ultimate cold weather hunt.
Wisconsin Sturgeon Spearing is a tradition handed down or attracting new spearers dating back eighty years.
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Sturgeon Spearing Season Kicks Off With a Celebration of This Prehistoric Fish
The Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Season kicks off tomorrow and anglers are giddy in anticipation of the ultimate cold weather hunt.
Wisconsin Sturgeon Spearing is a tradition handed down or attracting new spearers dating back eighty years.
Read More
Late Season Ice Fishing
by Bob Jensen
Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about end of the season ice-fishing. In the southern stretches of the ice-fishing zone, the end of the season bite will start soon: In fact it has probably already started. In the northern regions the season can extend to early April, even mid-April in extreme seasons. Wherever you fish through the ice, there are several good reasons to get in on this late season ice-fishing. First, why should you get in on this late season ice-fishing action? Probably the best reason is that the bite can be really, really good-and the weather can be a whole lot more comfortable than in the dead of winter.
There are times when the wind is calm and the sun is shining and it’s a warm day. You’ll be out there in a long underwear top and a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and bibs: That’s all you need to keep comfortable.
Walleye and pike season closes to ice-fishing in some states, but you can still catch perch, crappies, bluegills, and the like. Read More
Late Season Ice Fishing
by Bob Jensen
Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about end of the season ice-fishing. In the southern stretches of the ice-fishing zone, the end of the season bite will start soon: In fact it has probably already started. In the northern regions the season can extend to early April, even mid-April in extreme seasons. Wherever you fish through the ice, there are several good reasons to get in on this late season ice-fishing. First, why should you get in on this late season ice-fishing action? Probably the best reason is that the bite can be really, really good-and the weather can be a whole lot more comfortable than in the dead of winter.
There are times when the wind is calm and the sun is shining and it’s a warm day. You’ll be out there in a long underwear top and a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and bibs: That’s all you need to keep comfortable.
Walleye and pike season closes to ice-fishing in some states, but you can still catch perch, crappies, bluegills, and the like. Read More
#HuntFishTravel 029 – Ice Fishing Techniques
In this episode we’ll be talking about a fish called Wahoos and the Playboy Playmate that fishes for them, Becoming an Outdoor Woman in Michigan and then we’ll have an interview with Jeff Kelm of Hardwater Angler.com and we are going talk some serious ice fishing.
This week’s Guest Spot is written by Steve Johnson contributor to the Fishing Wire.
#HuntFishTravel 029 – Ice Fishing Techniques
In this episode we’ll be talking about a fish called Wahoos and the Playboy Playmate that fishes for them, Becoming an Outdoor Woman in Michigan and then we’ll have an interview with Jeff Kelm of Hardwater Angler.com and we are going talk some serious ice fishing.
This week’s Guest Spot is written by Steve Johnson contributor to the Fishing Wire.
Two Best Ice Fishing Presentations – Bottom Pounding and Bottom Scrounging
When fish are low in the water column, smart ice anglers know that bottom pounding and bottom scrounging are “go-to” presentations. Truly successful ice fishermen, however, know when to pound, when to scrounge, and when to combine the two to catch more walleyes, perch, bluegills and other gamefish. Here’s how to determine the best presentation every time.
The flasher is beginning to show fish, but they’re just not committing. Jon Thelen brings his bait up out of the hole, shifts the knot position on the jig eye and drops his it back to the bottom, but employs a decidedly different presentation than he used to draw in the fish. It doesn’t take long for him to convince one of the walleyes to bite.
Like most veteran ice anglers, Thelen spends quite a bit of time with an ice jig or spoon close to the bottom. Much of the fish’s food lives on the bottom, so fish of various sorts spend much of their time in the same neighborhood. Thelen is quick to point out, however, that not all bottom presentations are created equal, and it’s always important to consider what you’re trying to accomplish. Read More
Two Best Ice Fishing Presentations – Bottom Pounding and Bottom Scrounging
When fish are low in the water column, smart ice anglers know that bottom pounding and bottom scrounging are “go-to” presentations. Truly successful ice fishermen, however, know when to pound, when to scrounge, and when to combine the two to catch more walleyes, perch, bluegills and other gamefish. Here’s how to determine the best presentation every time.
The flasher is beginning to show fish, but they’re just not committing. Jon Thelen brings his bait up out of the hole, shifts the knot position on the jig eye and drops his it back to the bottom, but employs a decidedly different presentation than he used to draw in the fish. It doesn’t take long for him to convince one of the walleyes to bite.
Like most veteran ice anglers, Thelen spends quite a bit of time with an ice jig or spoon close to the bottom. Much of the fish’s food lives on the bottom, so fish of various sorts spend much of their time in the same neighborhood. Thelen is quick to point out, however, that not all bottom presentations are created equal, and it’s always important to consider what you’re trying to accomplish. Read More
Wading 101 – 7 Tips For Safe Wading
Whether it’s trout or bass you’re chasing, here are a few tips to make your freshwater wading experience a better one.
1. Plan your route.
2. Consider if wading is necessary. Wading alerts your presence to fish – would bank fishing be possible?
3. Keep your balance. If you lean into the current and suddenly lose your balance the
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Wading 101 – 7 Tips For Safe Wading
Whether it’s trout or bass you’re chasing, here are a few tips to make your freshwater wading experience a better one.
1. Plan your route.
2. Consider if wading is necessary. Wading alerts your presence to fish – would bank fishing be possible?
3. Keep your balance. If you lean into the current and suddenly lose your balance the
Read More
Sturgeon Spearing aka Dinosaur Wrangling in Wisconsin
For most of us, the word sturgeon conjures up images of great plated bottom feeders, ancient and slow moving they seem to be a cross between a catfish and a dinosaur. Their nickname is “living fossil” and were almost wiped out in the 19th century, fishermen slaughtered them by the thousands, considering them a nuisance when they tore the nets with their sharp bony plates.
A sturgeon can live for more than 100 years and grown to 10 feet long, many weigh more than 100 pounds. Read More
Sturgeon Spearing aka Dinosaur Wrangling in Wisconsin
For most of us, the word sturgeon conjures up images of great plated bottom feeders, ancient and slow moving they seem to be a cross between a catfish and a dinosaur. Their nickname is “living fossil” and were almost wiped out in the 19th century, fishermen slaughtered them by the thousands, considering them a nuisance when they tore the nets with their sharp bony plates.
A sturgeon can live for more than 100 years and grown to 10 feet long, many weigh more than 100 pounds. Read More