You will find most of our open-water fishing on the Mississippi River. We are lucky to live so close to a river filled with abundance and mystery.
Do you want to know where the big-mama smallmouth bass are? LET’S GO It’s a beautiful summer morning on the Mississippi River, with the sun peeking over the earth. There is just enough light to guide you through the thin ribbons of fog rising off the water. Today, you’re searching for the next gem. You’re uncertain…
Once again, we are dealing with another one of Mother Nature’s curveballs, but get your crankbaits ready. Persistent rainfall across the upper Midwest has driven Mississippi River levels above flood stage, and many boat landings have closed. The high water has put a major damper on many people’s fishing plans, including ours. The good news…
One of the most common questions I receive is, “Why high visibility line? With hundreds of options out there, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. I’m a big proponent of high-visibility (hi-vis) lines. Here’s why! Fishermen need to make thousands of decisions throughout the course of a fishing outing that ultimately determines whether…
“The bite is on when the lilacs are blooming!” This is not just a saying, but a crucial natural indicator that fishermen rely on when deciding which fish species to target. These natural indicators, used by hunters and gatherers since the dawn of time, play a significant role in our fishing strategies. When we start…
I f you’ve watched our YouTube channel, you already know I’m a big fan of wing dam fishing on the Mississippi River. Wing dams are long rock piles below the water’s surface that run perpendicular to the main river flow, usually starting at the shoreline. The US Corps of Engineers built these man-made rock structures to facilitate…
The last article discussed how versatile and effective fishing a jig can be for catching most fish species. This article will get more granular and discuss jig weight, plastic style, line weight, and line style. Each variable affects the rate at which a jig falls to the bottom. Adjusting these variables will allow you to…
In my last blog, I wrote about community holes and how one might find these hot fishing spots. This month’s blog plan was to piggyback on that topic and discuss how to break down a community hole and find “the spot” on the spot that holds the most fish. Well, Mother Nature changed the plans…
What makes fishing great? The perfect picture? Most want to catch fish whenever they venture out, but is there more to it?
