It’s Episode 36 of The Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
I’ll tell you all about catching fish No. 1,000 of the year and provide you with some background on my journey.
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The Wolf River Rig is a classic among walleye anglers in Wisconsin and for good reason. They are an excellent way to ensure your bait stays in front of fish that are hanging tight to the bottom, even when the current is significant.
Whether jigging, trolling, or using dead rods, the Wolf River Rig is a proven way to get on fish.
These rigs can be used to catch a host of other species when fishing dead rods, including carp and catfish. This is a great setup to have in your back pocket and it’s very easy to put together.
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Very rarely do I buy new baits and enjoy almost immediate success. But Kalin’s Lunker Grubs came as advertised.
These baits were recommended by a couple people in the fishing industry I have spoken with recently and I couldn’t wait to give them a shot.
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It’s Episode 30 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
It was a busy spring and I learned a ton. Come along with me as I debrief from a busy and strange spring season of fishing so you can catch more fish.
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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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I’m going to be honest with all of you. I wanted to put together an article on tips for fishing spring crappies, but presenting myself as any sort of expert on the subject would be disingenuous.
Don’t get me wrong, I love fishing crappies. They fight hard, taste great, and are relatively available in my part of the world. But I haven’t spent much time exclusively targeting these fish.
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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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In Wisconsin, it seems that each year offers a pair of significant fishing lulls.
Though they vary in length, there are two awkward times of fishing purgatory when ice fishing isn’t quite possible, but open water fishing seems like a waste of time.
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There’s a saying that some lures are made to catch fishermen, not fish.
While there is certainly some truth to that statement, not all flashy baits are inherently money traps.
But I must admit, when I first saw the Robotic Swimming Lure, my excitement probably kept me from thinking as clearly as I should have.
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Picture this: you’re out on the water at one of your favorite fishing spots. It’s a beautiful day, but the fish just aren’t biting the way you had hoped.
That’s when the inevitable question comes to mind: “Should I switch lures?”
We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating. And to complicate matters, there doesn’t seem to be a good answer to that age-old question.
That’s because the “right” solution varies based on each scenario.
Here are a few things to consider when contemplating making a change:
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