By Mat Hegy Panfish is a general term to cover Bluegills, Crappie, Rock Bass, and Yellow Perch and other regional species. The best part about panfish is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have success or a good time. There is very little equipment that a person needs to go out and… Continue Reading
By Scott Biscobing Largemouth Bass are one of the most sought after game fish by fisherman. When I started fishing, I would fish for bluegills and crappies in the shallow weeds. Every so often I would latch into a largemouth and boy could they fight. Soon I started to target Largemouth on my fishing outings… Continue Reading
Ranger Boats President Randy Hopper has issued the following statement regarding the the bankruptcy filing of Genmar Holdings:“Unprecedented global economic conditions, unequaled by any seen in my personal experience, continue to affect people in all industries and walks of life. For some time now, the credit-shortage epidemic at the consumer, dealer and manufacturer levels has… Continue Reading
A big tiger musky caught and released from Lake Merwin likely surpassed the Washington state record and has created quite a stir among musky fishermen in that region.Norman Dillon, a first sergeant in the U.S. Army and stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, boated a 48 1/2-inch hybrid that carried a 25-inch girth while fishing with… Continue Reading
By: Andrew Klassen Guide Andrew Klassen with a 72.5″ lake sturgeon. Estimated weight of 120-140 lbs. To be a successful sturgeon angler, the gear you use is very critical. From my experience, you can fish the best sturgeon area on a given body of water, and still have poor success without the correct rod… Continue Reading
By Andrew Klassen The northern pike is one of the most aggressive predators swimming in North American waters. Typically known for their aggressive nature, fast paced fight, and large size, they are an incredibly popular game fish, particularly in the Northern USA and Canada. Although pike can be caught all year round on a… Continue Reading
By: Andrew Klassen Spend a little time fishing for catfish, and it’s not hard to see how they are one of North America’s most popular game fish. They are found in a variety of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs from Canada to the southern United States, and can reach very impressive sizes. Whether you’re looking… Continue Reading
Warmer weather and blue skies welcomed over 160 anglers from 11 states to the second event of the 2009 Professional Musky Tournament Trail May 2-3 on the Fox Chain of Lakes in northern Illinois. Conditions were comfortable for the fishermen with air temperatures around 70 degrees; however the fish made it a challenge for them… Continue Reading
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Pro fisherman Ted Takasaki with a prized bull bluegill, taken during the low light period of dusk. Follow the formula Ted and Spence Petros offer and you can catch big panfish throughout the day. When you picture fishing educator and former Fishing Facts Editor Spence Petros, an image of… Continue Reading
By Ted Takasaki and Scott Richardson Buying a boat is only the beginning! Getting that boat ready for your style of fishing, on the waters you fish, is known as rigging. Good rigging separates great fishing boats from all the rest. A boat is a fisherman’s tool chest. You can’t grab the right tool at… Continue Reading