Contrary to popular belief, the vibrations and gyrations of bodybaits (aka crankbaits) often prevail over the standard spin, flash and roll of conventional metal Cast. Troll. Fish them high in the water column or low. Tie on a bodybait and ply any of the Great Lakes for trout and salmon and you’ll often have the upper hand. Spoons, spinners, flashers and flies are standard issue anywhere trout and salmon swim. It’s not that the aforementioned don’t … Read entire article »

PIERRE, S.D. – Anglers who see or capture silver or bighead carp outside of the James, Vermillion and Big Sioux rivers or below Gavin’s Point Dam are asked to report their findings to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Anglers may do so online or by calling a local GFP office. In an effort to slow the spread of silver and bighead carp, anglers are reminded that catching bait below Gavin’s Point Dam on … Read entire article »

Big fish will typically push smaller fish off of a spot if the big fish want to set up on that spot. Bass fishing is probably the best example of locations or spots that are typically big fish spots because so often, we can readily see what makes a location so attractive. Not all docks for example are the same. Some docks have a better scour hole from a big motor powering … Read entire article »