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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Apr 3, 2026

The Legendary Maumee River Walleye Run

The annual Maumee River Walleye Run in Ohio is underway! Here’s what you need to know including legal hook regulations and the proper Carolina rig setup needed to stay in contact with bottom in the heavy spring current of the Maumee River.
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Premium Panfish & Walleye Combos

GXR Lite and GXR Walleye deliver St. Croix performance and SEVIIN reliability in a premium, high-quality rod & reel combo that won’t break the bank. Each series is available in five optimized lengths, powers, and actions.

Thinking Open-Water Panfish

By Jerry Carlson
The ice is gone. It’s time for fish and fishermen to penetrate the shallows.
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Guaranteed Limits!

Grab your buddies, family or fishing partners, and head to Winthrop Harbor, Ill. It’s the best time and place for fun fishing. All species of salmon and trout are active and near shore for fast action. Book now, because trips fill up fast.

Early Season Fishing Ideas

By Bob Jensen
Early in the season, it pays big dividends to understand a little bit about the fish you’re chasing.

Cold-Water Bassin’

By Steve Mattson
Use a variety of search baits to locate early-spring largemouths and smallmouths.
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How About a 12-Pound Walleye?

Roger Cormier heads to Northwest Ontario to fish with rising guide Michael Showalter, who has built a reputation for putting anglers on truly giant walleyes. Using forward-facing sonar, the pair hunts individual fish on reefs and deep humps.

Coho-a-Go-Go

By Mark Romanack
The shallow, spring coho salmon bite is hot-hot-hot in southern Lake Michigan.
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Windy Day Bass & Walleyes

Peak fishing season is right around the corner. Learn how to catch smallmouth bass and walleyes during windy conditions.

Balancing Innovation & Tradition on Midwest Waters

By Gary Korsgaden
A veteran angler’s viewpoints on where this new technology is taking us.
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Jigging Up Spring Walleyes

The early season jigging bite is hot on Minnesot’a Lake of the Woods, fishing out of Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort.

Spring Is Catfish Time

By Don Gasaway
Catfish are probably the most popular single species of fish for eating and catching, especially among anglers who prefer a leisurely fishing experience.
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