Why do state departments drop fish into lakes from planes? Here’s all you need to know.

AFTCO has come out one of the coolest things in outdoor apparel and that is ECONYL. Rescue is the newest line premiered at ICAST. This new AFTCO line Rescue function meets sustainability. Rescue utilizes ECONYL. ECONYL is, is regenerated nylon. They take things like decommissioned things like commercial fishing nets and fabric. They take it [...]

Costa is constantly evolving. They are taking fishing nets at the end of their lives and giving them new ones by recycling them into the latest collection of polarized sunglasses, The Untangled 2.0 Collection. This new collection is the epitome of the Costa brand and what they strive for. Related Video: Best Products at ICAST [...]

ENGEL Coolers are made in American and come in a variety of colors and sizes. The newest color in the hardtop performance icebox is Mango. It fits the Florida lifestyle for the boat and beach. Related Video: Best Products at ICAST 2021: Maxima SharkTooth The soft-sided coolers have a variety of uses. It keeps can [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan Chennaux and Captain Jamie Wilkinson discuss their love of fishing. Keeping it simple, the crew is in the water fishing with minimal equipment – and it’s looking good to catch some trout with both the tide and winds in their favor. Using live baits, Captain Nathan Chennaux [...]

There have been a number of changes to the 2020 Spring Trout Stocking Schedule. Beginning on March 16, trout were distributed under an accelerated stocking schedule due to the uncertainty of further COVID-19 restrictions affecting our ability to distribute the fish. The hatchery this time of year is at capacity with adult fish filling the [...]

When Thomas Knight set out on the ice to go fishing for lake trout, he was determined to haul in a big one. He came prepared with an 11-inch sucker because big bait attracts big fish, he said. But what he reeled in was bigger than anything he could have imagined. Knight, of Meredith, New [...]

What do professional guides Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman do on a rare day off from fishing with clients? They go fishing for fun! For many people, taking a little “R & R” means getting some rest and relaxation. But for our intrepid hosts, it means “rockin’ and reelin’” as they celebrate the first day of winter by heading [...]

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 [...]