Brown trout were introduced to Michigan in 1883 and they now thrive statewide. Brown trout are more tolerant of warmer water temperatures than other trout species, thus, browns have become popular among anglers in many rivers across the state, ranging from Michigan’s best-known trophy waters to small, marginal trout streams in southern Michigan. Related Stories: Ice Fishing [...]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed a new state record cisco (formerly known as lake herring). The fish was caught Friday, June 9, by Michael Lemanski of Florence, Wisconsin, on Lake Ottawa in Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula. The fish weighed 6.36 pounds and measured 21.8 inches. Related Stories: Chasing Reds: Top 6 [...]
Arrests were made after two people were caught by Oregon State Police for their illegal fishing practices on the Columbia River, OR. Related Stories: Sharks By Moonlight Police noticed insufficient lighting along the river, at the Deschutes River Sanctuary, and discovered 85 Chinook salmon on board, along with one steelhead with a current market value of $3,500. Related Stories: Chasing [...]
Recreational fishing participation is up nearly 20 percent over the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial report of the 2016 National Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation national survey. Related Stories: Chasing Reds: Top 6 Places For Redfish For individuals 16 to 65 years of age, fishing participation increased 8.2 percent [...]
Custom Jigs & Spins of Iowa has released new ice baits for 2018. The catalog of new products includes brand-new lure designs and added colors for proven performers. Featured new products: JaJe TUNGSTEN BUG GLOW JIG WITH UV: The new JaJe (pron. yah-yee) tungsten fly has a heavy, brightly-colored head designed to keep the super sharp Japanese hook [...]
These tips will change the way you fish this fall, and there’s something for all fishing styles.
Wheelchair-friendly fishing boats weren’t a thing until John Fohs decided to create one after struggling to take his wheelchair-bound father fishing. He joined up with Virginia Beach fishing buddy Dolph Jerabek to start the nonprofit Wheels on Deck – an organization designed to get more anglers with disabilities out on the water. The Bazinga, a 43-foot North Carolina-built fishing [...]
Sunbathing and surfing draw most tourists to Florida’s Space Coast, but anglers don’t want to miss the opportunity to land huge predators at night. It was sunset on Florida’s Space Coast. By that time the beaches, which are normally packed with tourists throughout the day, were largely empty. The tourist set had spent most of [...]
Aqua-Vu is preparing to release the HD10i Pro Underwater Viewing System to give anglers the ability to see fish at any depth, going beyond sonar’s interpretive viewing. It allows them to discover and see subsurface sweet spots and the fish living there with their own eyes in real time. Priced at $999.99 (MSRP), the new [...]
This tactical backpack from Daiwa is perfect for the angler on the go. Whether you’ve got a bit of a hike to get to your favorite stream or your headed out on the water looking for bass, this backpack is ready for any fishing adventure. Related Stories: New Fishing Gear for 2017: 5 Innovative Fishing Lures [...]
