The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...

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A good day or two on the water yet is the goal of diehard anglers during this time frame, and the pattern just described can ...

A little over a year ago, Nathan “Shags” McLeod and I fished winter crappie with Kris Nelson for the first time on Pomme de Terre Lake. That trip spoiled us. In just under an hour, all three of us ...

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Cool mornings followed by Indian summer afternoons mark the arrival of my favorite time of year to fish. Even though there are competing interests with a plethora of hunting opportunities, fishing in ...

Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...

A little more than a year ago, Nathan “Shags” McLeod and I fished winter crappie with Kris Nelson for the first time on Pomme de Terre Lake. That trip spoiled us. In just under an hour, all three of ...

October is arguably the best month of the year to be outdoors in the Midwest. Archery deer seasons are open across the region. Upland hunters are stretching their legs across the plains. And anglers ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...