August traditionally is a tough time to get a good bite going for most walleye lakes I fish, but there are definitely options and ways to fish for late summer walleye.  Each lake has hatched, bloomed, or otherwise reached its peak productivity, and fish have been taking full advantage of the flush of forage that’s…

          I’ve found that most people who casually fish for crappies have a sort of seasonal affective disorder for the species, being entirely giddy for spring runs to the shallows and generally depressed regarding the prospect of catching one after the early-season boom.  Or maybe you’re just into fishing for them…

Weed-bound walleyes are a worthy adversary given the traditional means we often use to pursue that species. A few hours of fishing cabbage, or playing in the weeds send most anglers to the relatively snag-free depths, where the worst hang-ups are caused by snail shells or clams. Rocks at least stay put, and typically only…

I just got back from a tough bite on Lake Pepin where active fish were few, and passing fronts were many.  From long, soaking rains and big wind to sunburn-inducing high skies and flat water, we saw it all in the course of two days of fishing.  Still, we caught a good number of fish,…