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Summer fishing tips for panfish, walleye, and bass

Ah, the summer duldrums. Heat. Humidity. Mosquitoes. Warm water. These conditions all make for tough…well, fill-in-the-blank. But if you’re an angler, this time of year is especially challenging. The fish...
May 20, 2025 — M.D. Johnson
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Spring Bass Tactics

After a long cold winter, especially here in the Midwest, those sunny warm days brings out anglers of all ages. The spring can be a very rewarding time of the...
May 15, 2025 — Ken “Husker” O’Malley
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Spring Slip Bobber Fishing

For rod recommendations, I prefer a 7’ light action blank with a fast tip so that I can present the hair jig or plastic with the right cadence. For reel...
May 12, 2025 — Jay Elmquist Magyar
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Panfish Migration Throughout the Ice Season

Ice anglers are certainly a different breed. We anxiously wait for first ice much like a 10-point buck does nearing the rut. The gear is ready, the anxiety levels are...
February 13, 2025 — Ken “Husker” O’Malley
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Late Winter Walleyes

Let's talk about the Fish itself for a moment. Walleye are walleye, year round! They are no different in January with one exception; cold January water temps slow them down;...
February 07, 2025 — Ben Leal
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Early Ice Season Panfish Breakdown

With most of the Ice Belt areas of the country literally on the ice now, let’s go over the targeting of the type of fish a majority of ice fishermen...
December 25, 2024 — Scott Olson
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What Bait Takes the Cake: A Guide to Ice Fishing Success

If you’re a spring bobber person, the spring doesn’t flinch. Sometimes, the take is so subtle that an eye on the line is the only way. But just because your...
December 19, 2024 — Teeg Stouffer
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Finding First Ice Walleyes

First ice is one of the most exciting times of the year in the Midwest! Anyone that lives here knows the anticipation and desire to get back onto the ice...
December 06, 2024 — Cody Solberg
Panfish on hook

Early Ice Panfish: A Guide to First Ice Success

As the temperatures drop and the first ice forms on rivers, lakes, and ponds, an exciting opportunity arises for anglers: targeting early ice panfish. Early ice is widely considered one...
December 05, 2024 — Alex Welter
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The Allure of Florida Pompano: Why Anglers Love This Iconic Catch

Hi, Piscifun Saltwater fans! I'm Blane Roberts, owner and operator of Panhandle Salt, where we've spent the last five years perfecting the art of targeting, catching, and designing tackle specifically...
November 20, 2024 — Blane Roberts
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Late Summer Boat Dock Bass Fishing Tactics

August is typically one of the hottest months of the year and can be a month where finding active bass can be challenging. Water temps hover in the upper 70s,...
September 13, 2024 — Service Piscifun
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Scott's Expert Tips for Multi-Species Fall Fishing Success

My name is Scott Olson and I’ve been a resident of the Black Hills of South Dakota since 2008. I’ve been fishing on the water and shores, though, for a...
September 02, 2024 — Scott Olson