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The term ‘game changer’ is arguably one of the most overused labels throughout the fishing industry. Few products deserve this moniker as much as forward-facing sonar technology.  Aside from mapping, side imaging, and a handful of other products, few introductions have taken the fishing world by storm. It’s perhaps the most controversial technology to hit the market in the last couple decades. If you’ve spent any time scouring social media or internet forums, there’s no question that the topic has come up. Along with such topics, you’ll find a smattering of opinions – both negative and positive. According to some,...

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Lures on the market are in abundance. A stroll through the fishing section of any sporting goods store or online retailer will yield hundreds to thousands of results. There’s different shapes, sizes, colors and configurations – most of which have their place on the market. In recent years, trends in lures have pushed more towards technique and situational specific options. Such options are designed to excel in specific instances, all the while being less than ideal in others. While there’s certainly reasons to own lures as such, there’s something beneficial about options that work in a wide variety of conditions...

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By: Blake Tollefson Winter is here – and it’s here to stay for some time. Shanty towns dot the frozen landscape – filled with anglers willing to trade long rods for those of a shorter variety. During the timeframe, panfish, and crappies in particular, are at the top of many anglers’ most wanted lists. Nomads & Roamers In general, crappies are a relatively nomadic species and are constantly on the move. It’s not uncommon to locate them across countless types of structures within a body of water. Weeds, wood, rocks, and open basins are all equal opportunity employers when it...

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Panfish, walleyes and other game fish receive the lion’s share of angling pressure throughout the winter months – mainly because they are so accessible. Some of the more neglected targets during the ice season include stream trout species – rainbow, brook, and brown trout more specifically. Fortunately for ice anglers, many states and provinces across the Ice Belt have catchable trout opportunities available within a relatively short distance. Stream trout are stocked across the United States and Canada in a variety of lakes and ponds. They are worthy adversaries for any ice fisherman and offer a unique experience – especially...

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New fishing lures hit the market each and every season. There’s lures that boom and there’s lures that bust. Some of these lures leave their mark on the industry, while others are pretty much forgotten after a season or two.  Fishing lures come in a variety of categories – each having their own benefits and drawbacks. Every category has it’s place in an angler’s arsenal, but, there’s those specific categories that become the gold standard. Take spoons, for example. They’re a truly versatile lure category. They can be used for anything from panfish to walleyes to trout and more. They...

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