What Are Planer Boards and Why Use Them? Planer boards are effective tools for fishing multiple lines to the side of your boat. Fishing with multiple lines (where legal) helps you cover a lot of water ...

There are ­several tips and strategies to improve your odds when heading offshore for a day of fishing, many of which start before you even leave the dock. The keys are to be prepared for a variety of ...

Trolling at night can produce great results to get big walleyes this late into the fall Big minnows for live bait and stick bait style crank baits, along with paddle tails are great for late October ...

Trolling is a dirty word among bass anglers--in fact, it's against the rules in bass tournaments nationwide. But when it comes to finding fish for your own fun and enjoyment, it's not only legal, it's ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

We're out here on Lake Ontario trolling for lake trout. It's early May and the water temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius. I've chosen to run with the American Smelt - specifically ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

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Kayak fishing has seen a boon in popularity over the past few years. Less expensive than a conventional boat, these one-person fishing platforms allow anglers to make their way into the skinny water ...