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Steve Pollick: Forming fishermen one bluegill at a time
Steve Pollick
July 17, 2024
If you want something to grow, you first must plant the seeds and then you have to water and cultivate the sprouts. I’m actually talking about turning kids into fishermen here.
That latter “gardening” action,
Ben Moyer: Still water and sunfish offer fun fly-fishing lessons
Ben Moyer
July 3, 2024
I have been thinking about fly-fishing. That’s likely due to going on a couple of trips recently with people whose skills exceed my own.
Visions of their smooth and effortless casting keep surfacing in
Simple and spunky, fishing for summer bluegills never gets old
Joe Martino
June 21, 2024
As summer approaches, I am taken back to my time as a youth, and to my son’s time when he was a kid to the simpler times of fishing. These types of outings are still
In the bluegill world, it’s the dad who guards the spawning nest
Vic Attardo
June 14, 2024
With few exceptions, fish aren’t known for their parenting skill, particularly the male side of the species: the fathers.
No need to describe the “I can’t be bothered” nurturing habits of most fish.
From bass to panfish, topwater lures dominate in June
Jeremy Smith
June 8, 2024
Summer is here, and with it comes a sense of consistency in fishing.
The unpredictability of spring is fading as weather patterns become more stable. Anglers typically welcome the month of June with open
North Dakota Game & Fish offers “Fish Challenge” to state’s anglers
Jeff Benda
June 7, 2024
North Dakota offers an abundance of fishing destinations suitable for both novices and seasoned anglers alike. To foster some friendly competition, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department recently commenced its third annual Fish Challenge,
Steve Carney: With innovation, the swimbait has become a go-to these days
Steve Carney
June 5, 2024
It’s amazing how the simple swimbait has now become a staple in my fishing arsenal. Meanwhile, the bait’s innovations continue to this day. For me it’s now a go-to, first-line bait that is probably the
Here are some summertime sunfish lakes to consider in Ohio
John Tertuliani
May 26, 2024
My fondest bluegill story came from Milton Trautman. I met him at Stone Laboratory on Lake Erie in 1981. A student and teaching assistant at the time, I was told to pick up Dr. Trautman
Minnesota Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Soft landings don’t spook panfish
Josh Hagemeister
May 15, 2024
It’s no secret where crappies and bluegills are located during the spring, so I’m not going to waste my time mentioning it.
