By Rob Manthei My name is Rob Manthei. I guide the waters of northern Wisconsin. A lot of our lakes are very clear and many species of fish spend a majority of their time using deep water. When I am guiding, it is very common for me to set 15 to 20 tip-ups for my… Continue Reading
By Rob Manthei Musky fishing is getting more popular every year, and with gaining interest there is always more questions. What is the best reel, rod, boat, lure, line, etc? What kind of leader should I use with jerkbaits? Will a solid wire leader ruin my crankbait’s action? I hear these questions day after day… Continue Reading
By Rob Manthei I am often asked while guiding what my favorite time of year is to fish muskies. My reply is simple, whenever and however. A lot of musky fishermen have a built in response to this question. Fall. They figure that this is the only time to get a chance a real big… Continue Reading
By Rob Manthei Cold fronts, just mentioning these two words make most fishermen shiver. Not just because the weather is going to get cooler, but because of the effects from these ever popular weather anomalies pose on the targeted fish of choice. Being a guide, I have to fish with clients rain or shine, hot… Continue Reading
By Rob Manthei With today’s wealth of information available via the internet, T.V., magazine articles, or just plain sharing information with fishing buddies, musky fishermen have more short cuts than ever before. Hot spots are marked all over maps, GPS waypoints are shared, and nothing seems secret anymore. There is only one thing, none… Continue Reading
By: Red Childress–Allegheny Guide Service Client Bernie with a nice 24 1/2 Brown Trout Chasing trout in small rivers and creeks is fairly easy if you are following the stocking truck to its’ next destination. Many savvy trout anglers enjoy the craft of hunting wild or holdover trout, which are much more difficult to catch… Continue Reading
By Chad Cain Understanding thermal stratification of water during the summer months can give us an idea of where to search for muskies. Many theories are out there concerning muskies and their behavior, but really the only facts that we know is muskies, as well as other fish species, need oxygen to breathe and food… Continue Reading
Choosing the right fishing rig to use under various conditions is important as learning how catch fish on them. Most rigs are designed fairly simply and are used for specific types of fishing. We have assembled information on the basic rigs, how to tie them and a few pointers on how to fish them. The basic… Continue Reading
By Scott Hill One of the most fulfilling activities for many people is spring crappie fishing. The local waters and temperatures start to rise, the ever-so-active crappie nears spawning time. As spring draws near crappie move toward their spawning areas. If you are a fisherman who enjoys crappie fishing and has chased them before,… Continue Reading
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Ted Takasaki with a beautiful sunfish caught on a 1/16-ounce Lindy Fuzz-E-Grub, an all-time great panfish jig that will catch fish for you from shore or in a boat. Follow Ted’s ideas and you’ll find great fishing fun even when money is tight. Even if the economic downturn has… Continue Reading