Although anglers outside the sport of largemouth bass fishing often laugh when they see “wacky rigs”, these special rigs are no joke. This simple setup consists of a soft plastic worm body impaled or affixed to a hook … Continued
Hot, dry weather and low water levels in Illinois is expected to trigger fish kills this summer in ponds, lakes, and rivers of the state. In June, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) began responding to reports of summer … Continued
Idaho’s 2012 steelhead fishing season has begun with anglers reporting success on several waterways. Catch-and-release fishing seasons have opened or will open soon in parts of the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon rivers. Idaho considers rainbow trout longer than 20 inches … Continued
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek recently announced the expansion of a public-private partnership effort to increase the state’s trout population and extend its range. The next phase will of the project will focus on … Continued
In early 2012, a new state record for spotted bass was certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) State Record Fish Committee. The bass, weighing in at 4 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 20 inches long, … Continued