Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

If there’s a universal lure every angler should carry in his or her tackle box, there’s a strong argument it should be a small jig. These versatile lures will be referred to in this article as ...

EARLY ANGLERS Anglers fish at sunrise on Tuesday July 13 2021 in the Slate Gap area of Beaver Lake. The open water of that ...

Live bait is best for catching striped bass. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends using brood minnows or shad. The south half of the lake is best for wintertime stripers. Locate shad schools with ...

Bluegills have been hitting small jigs fished on the outer edge of the weed line. Coralville Reservoir (Johnson): Catfishing has been fair on dead shad and shad guts throughout the reservoir. Crappie ...

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