Bluegill fishing is another rite of spring along with shad and shallow water bass fishing. This is easy fishing that provides lots of action with fly or spinning tackle. It’s also a great opportunity ...

Oh, how I love springtime. Flowers “spring”ing up everywhere, woodchucks getting fat on new grasses, and lambs frolicking around every flock of sheep. But the best part, at least for me and a lot of ...

Since everyone else is out chasing turkeys, let’s talk fishing. I know a lot of anglers are getting anxious. As soon as the weather warms up and stabilizes, it will be bluegill time. Whether you are ...

Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to cold, dirty water and sluggish targets. Have no fear. This ...

April is blooming with possibilities for fly-fishing anglers. Overlooked, perhaps, is the feisty bluegill, which isn't as glamorous as the rainbow trout or as athletic as the smallmouth bass. But ...

We're officially at the point in the year where fishing really starts to get popular. You can fish at any time of the year but now that the weather is warming, the water is warming and the fish are ...

Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and ...

MADISON - A warm southwest breeze tickled the water and nudged puffy white clouds across the sky. A male red-winged blackbird sat atop a cattail, flared its red and yellow epaulettes and trilled a ...

Every year after ice-out occurs, anglers start to get a little antsy. Spring is definitely settling in and cabin fever is raging. Without a doubt, outdoor enthusiasts are looking for something to do.

With the full moon approaching, Arkansas panfish anglers are excited about catching spawning bluegill. Bluegills, the most popular and most accessible of Arkansas' sunfish species, are delicious table ...

Iowans can try their hand at fishing this weekend without having to buy a license. Joe Larscheid, the Iowa DNR fisheries bureau chief, says it’s a free fishing weekend, so folks can grab their best ...

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