Slip-bobbering the Wood for Walleyes
By Rob Manthei Everyone knows that using slip bobbers is a deadly technique for walleyes. It is also widely known that walleyes use wood for cover much like other species. It is very common to used a weedless style jig…Read More
Simple Tips for Deep Water Ice Fishing
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…Read More
Fluorocarbon Leaders for Muskies
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…Read More
Fall Esox
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.…Read More
Fishing Muskies during Cold Fronts
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…Read More
Casting Angles
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,…Read More
Trout Fishing Guidelines for Streams and Rivers
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…Read More
Summer Stratification for Muskies
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…Read More
Basic Rigging
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…Read More
Spring Crappies
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…Read More
