OH IT MAY BE COLD OUTSIDE, BUT NOW’S THE BEST TIME TO THINK AHEAD TO SOME SPRING TRIPS. WE’RE TALKING SURVEYS THAT SHOW FISHERS ARE READY TO WET SOME LINES FOR THE SPRING. SO GREG WAGNER, PUBLIC ...

Walleye, pike and perch are the most targeted species by ice anglers. As in open water season, walleye get the lion’s share of attention. Our larger lakes have good populations thanks to more ...

Another very successful walleye catcher said the same thing but substituted orange as the color walleyes like best ... and bulkier baits have more water resistance so they fall slower.

Lake Ontario is coming off the second-best catch ... summer and fall. It will also be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 If you’re looking for a deep dive into the Lake Erie walleye fishery, seats are ...

So anglers cut holes, typically about 4 inches in diameter, with hand augers and move to try to find the best bite ... Bass, northern pike and walleye are not allowed to count during the competition.

If you’re looking to nail down the best time to fish ... In the heat of summer, the water will be coolest just before dawn. In fall and winter, it’s usually a degree or two warmer just ...

Not only is it a great cure for cabin fever, but ice fishing can also produce some of the best fishing of the season ... lake trout, and walleye. Here is a closer look at the two subgroups ...

Walleye – with the ... warms a little on most days is best not just for fishing but anglers as well. Some good fish can be caught on 3.5-inch swimbait, jerk baits along steep bluffs banks ...

Photo courtesy of Hogan’s Hut Hunter Stow with another “slab-daddy” walleye he caught on Chautauqua ... in state competitions each spring and fall. Safety awareness training and active ...

From live offerings that wiggle and squirm to sleepers borrowed from saltwater and your own pantry, here are our picks for the best baits for bluegills along ... Leeches are a staple in walleye ...

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