Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Using Jig Worms
It’s a great time of year to hit the water and fish for bass. Outdoors Editor Jerry Carlson has some tips on how to catch bass using jig worms in our inaugural “Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry...
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Using Wacky Worms [VIDEO]
On this episode of “Outdoors Tip of the Week,” Outdoors Editor Jerry Carlson demonstrates the effectiveness of “wacky worm rigging.” _ Continue reading…
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week: Tightening Your Aim
On this “Outdoors Tip of the Week,” Outdoors Editor Jerry Carlson shares tried and true tips for tightening your aim. Continue reading…
View ArticleIn the Outdoors: Keeping the Pheasant Faith
We have all seen the reports. Pheasant numbers are down all across the Midwest with some states hurting more than others. I suppose for some hunters this means throwing in the proverbial pheasant towel...
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: ATVs on the Ice [VIDEO]
On the latest installment of our series, I’ll show you how to effectively use a four-wheeler during your ice fishing outings. Continue reading…
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Ice Fishing Tip-Ups How-To Guide...
In this latest episode, I’ll show you how to most effectively use tip-ups on the ice. Continue reading…
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Lines and Lures [VIDEO]
Before long it’ll be ice fishing season, and on this episode of Outdoors Tip of the Week, I’ll show you the importance of matching the weight of your line with the weight of your lure. Continue reading…
View ArticleTarget Disconnected Bays for Spring Panfish Action
Every year I look forward to spring. It isn’t that I don’t enjoy my time on the ice in the winter, because I certainly do. However, there is something about getting back in the boat and on open water...
View ArticleOutdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Sucker Fishing
It’s that time of year again, and Jerry shares his tips for a successful outing fishing for suckers. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen it Comes to Grilling What Do You Prefer, Charcoal or Propane? [POLL]
This extended 4th of July holiday is the unofficial mid-way point to the summer and with some dry, warm weather in the forecast it's a perfect time to get outside and kick the BBQ into high gear....
View ArticleDo Your Homework Before Exploring New Water
Every summer I make an effort to explore a few new lakes to see if there are bodies of water I am not familiar with that need some attention. I also make a concerted effort to spend time looking for...
View ArticleRefining Motion Issues for Canada Geese
It was during a spring snow goose hunt in Kansas last year that I really go to thinking about the unique characteristics of Canada geese. Unlike snow geese, they do not like an abundance of motion in...
View ArticleWaterfowling: A Constantly Evolving Experience
It is hard to explain how a person develops a passion for certain outdoor activities. As most of us know, it does happen. Continue reading…
View ArticleEnjoy the Pleasures of Early Ice
Without a doubt, the formation of the first ice generates a certain amount of excitement among anglers. For those that are diehard ice enthusiasts, this level of excitement can be quite substantial....
View ArticleHandling the Occasional Bigger Fish
It was over a cup of coffee one morning that ice angling legend, Dave Genz and I got into a discussion about the occasional bigger fish that is caught while on a panfish outing. We both agreed that...
View ArticleTargeting Deep Basin Panfish
It was clear we had the lake to ourselves as we drove into the landing and looked out over the frozen landscape. This out-of-the-way body of water received little pressure during the winter months,...
View ArticlePut a Little Spring in Your Bobber
It happens to me several times every winter. Someone that has not experienced the pleasures of modern ice fishing techniques asks me to take them panfish fishing. I gladly oblige. Continue reading…
View ArticleLove Those Winter Panfish
When it comes to ice fishing, I am definitely someone that thrives on panfish. Crappies and sunnies have a way of keeping me entertained through the entire frozen water period. Continue reading…
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