Targeting carp during the warmer months is an exciting way to spend time on the water.
These fish are abundant and fight hard. As an added bonus, few anglers pursue carp.
Sight fishing can take this experience to a whole new level. There’s nothing like seeing a 10-pounder swim right up and inhale your bait.
Late spring and early summer can be the best time of year to do this.
Here are some tips for sight fishing carp:
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From his time as a freelance writer to his extensive knowledge in birding and career as a professional angler, Daryl Christensen has seen and done a lot in the Wisconsin Outdoors.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on fishing, hunting, birding, and more.
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I’m a firm believer that outdoors success doesn’t happen on a schedule.
There are so many variables that go into a productive hunting or fishing trip. After all, we’re dealing with wild animals.
Weather, photoperiods, population numbers, human pressure, and activity levels are just a handful of things one must consider when trying to drop that trophy buck or pin down a fish of a lifetime.
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We’ve all been there.
You’re enjoying a beautiful day on the water when, for some reason, you have to re-tie your fishing line.
Whether it is because of a tangle or it’s just time to switch baits, cutting and discarding fishing line is simply part of the experience.
But even though this frequent occurrence can become mundane, it’s important to be mindful of how you handle your scrap line.
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It’s Episode 27 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
It’s time to talk bass fishing!
I am joined by Kyle Carpenter, co-owner of Wisco Bass.
Kyle discusses the origin and mission of Wisco Bass in addition to offering some tips and his thoughts on conservation.
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It’s Episode 26 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I am joined by tournament director Kyle Carpenter and lead commentator Matt Tratz of Head2Head Fishing to discuss the upcoming season.
Get the scoop on all of the format changes for 2022 and receive some exclusive news on the season’s final event.
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I’m joined by Matt Tratz who hosts The Guided Life, a fishing and hunting show dedicated to presenting life in the outdoors in an educational and entertaining way.
Matt and I discuss how to get the most out of your guided hunting and fishing trips and the pitfalls of filming outdoor adventures.
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Whether you refer to them as “jamborees,” “fisherees,” or something else, ice fishing tournaments are a major part of outdoor life in Wisconsin.
In fact, at last count, there were 120 DNR-approved ice fishing tournaments in our state scheduled between January 1 and March 4 of this year. That’s 13 per weekend.
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Land is an incredibly valuable asset because it’s the one thing you can’t make more of.
Without the right land, fishing, hunting, and hiking opportunities largely cease to exist.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Badger State is home to over 7 million acres of public land that is available for hunting and/or fishing.
In the early 1990s, Wisconsin ranked No. 20 among all states in public land access, with over 18 percent of its total land open to hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.
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It’s Episode 23 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I am joined by Caleb Wistad, a Wisconsin outdoorsman who runs the popular Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts “HookedUpWI.”
Caleb shares how he is working to build his outdoors brand, gives some ice fishing tips, and discusses his philosophy on keeping panfish.
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