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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Oct 16, 2026

Holiday Hijinks on the River

By Dave Csanda
How about a post-Thanksgiving fish fry this year?

Coverage From Fall Fronts to Ice-Out

Open water to hard water, the Simms Insulated Challenger Jacket and Bib combo is the ultimate cold- and wet-weather solution. This suit blocks wind, keeps you dry, and traps warmth from late-fall walleye to perch through the ice.

Smallmouth Bass, Out and About

By Steve Mattson
Early fall is prime time to enjoy catching big smallies on the move.

Your Fall Muskie Adventure Starts Here!

Visit Hayward this fall and bring your best muskie fishing game with you. The bite is on!

Tubes: Baits for All Seasons

By Tom Luba
Anglers seem to forget how effective tube jigs can be, no matter the time of year.

Winning in the Wind

By Joe Bednar
Don’t let a big wind ruin your fishing day. Embrace the challenge to put big pike in the boat.

Best Softbaits for Finger Jigging

By Dan Galusha
Subtle tactics for eliciting bites from fussy fish.

November River Smallmouths

By Marc Wisniewski
The bites may slow as water temps drop, but big river bass will still bite the right tactics.