By Charlie MasonNow that we are into the summer months on Lake Erie, often anglers are targeting walleye down in the water column. Makes sense the water is warm and eyes love the cooler temps. Don't get stuck in this mindset though, because if you do, you will be missing out on some actively feeding fish as low as only five foot below the surface of the water.This is one reason I like big blades on Lake Erie, the bigger the show the better.

By Kevin DahlkeWaters are reaching warmer temperatures, finally, and that means the spawning beds are vacated and the shallow waters look like land mines have been set off. These times of the season can be a bit tougher for finding actively biting fish, as they are in the transition mode from spring to summer.Waters we were recently fishing, the deeper waters of the lake, are very structure-less to say the least and cruising the shorelines, there is high evidence that the spawn is recently over….

By Mike FrischLargemouth bass are numerous in lots of places and they can be caught using a variety of fishing methods. One of the most enjoyable ways is by using a soft hollow body top-water frog. These baits often lead to explosive bites as bass come up from below the baits and “blow up” on them.

By Mike FrischIn reality a fishing jig is a pretty simple device. A chunk of lead with a hook molded in to that lead. Pretty simple, but probably the lure that has accounted for more fish catches than any other lure!

Lake of the Woods is a dream destination for any kind of fishing. After spending almost a week in the Sioux Narrows area in Ontario, I have put together a sort of pattern to follow for early summer walleye, pike and smallmouth fishing.With surface water temps in the main lake areas in the upper 50's, the walleyes are just starting to move up onto the 25-35ft water points off of main water islands. Vertical jigging in those areas with Fire-Ball Jigs, Stand-Up Fire-Ball Jigs, and Swivel-Head J…

By Kevin DahlkeWhat a crazy spring we have been having this year and that has been messing with the fish as well and making the fishing very interesting. Water temps rise, then heavy rains and cold temps come through and drop those temps back down again.With the rise and fall of weather, soft plastics fished in the emerging vegetation has been producing a variety of fish. Been fishing an open Nature Jig with the Northland Impulse Core Swimbait and by working this slowly through the vegetation, t…

The two most important keys to consistent fishing success are a sharp hook and a strong knot. Everything else is secondary… Everything!These days, there’s no excuse for not using a sharp hook every time we cast a line. Hook technology has come a long way.