Each year, I am lucky enough to enjoy catching some of the bountiful salmon that inhabit Lake Michigan. Below is the best baked salmon recipe in my collection. Read on for an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, as well as tips and substitutions.
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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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It’s Episode 7 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast! If you love fishing, you won’t want to miss this show.
Nathan is joined by lead commentator Matt Tratz and tournament director Andy Cleveland of Head2Head fishing for a high-energy conversation discussing the origins of H2H, what it takes to run and broadcast professional fishing tournaments, conservation, and more. Then, Matt and Andy preview this week’s Professional Walleye Series event on Lake Wisconsin.
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It’s Episode 6 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this show, Nathan revisits the topic of spring steelhead and shares what he has learned since he first touched on the topic in Episode 2. Then, Bailey Adamavich of Crazy4Chrome Guide Service stops by for a deep dive on steelhead. He gives tips on techniques, equipment, and more while providing a little insight into the life of a guide.
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Here’s a little peek behind the curtain of how I pull together content to share with all of you.
On my computer, I have a note on my “Notes” app that I use as a repository for ideas for future articles, podcasts, or videos. When I’m ready to create something fresh, I reference that note as a starting point.
One of the first items that ever found its way to that list was an article on dip netting. I have known for a long time that this is a subject worth covering. I take so much enjoyment out of this simple activity and being able to share that experience with all of you was high on my priority list.
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Episode 5 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors podcast is here!
In this show, we open with a little discussion about dip netting. Then, we are joined by Dr. Titus Seilheimer of the Wisconsin Sea Grant to talk all things suckers.
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It’s Episode 3 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
We get a little philosophical in this episode as I attempt to define what, exactly, constitutes a true outdoors person.
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It was a pleasant spring Saturday evening in early April when I sprawled out on the couch and turned on the TV.
My plan was to turn on the Milwaukee Brewers and enjoy a quiet night at home enjoying one of the first baseball games of the season while mulling over the joyful thoughts that accompany the promise of warmer weather and longer.
It had been an enjoyable but long day. I arose a couple hours before dawn to go fishing and catch up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. I was lucky enough to score my second brown trout of the year and was grateful for the relatively steady action we encountered. I was satisfied with my time in the outdoors for the day and was looking forward to calling it an early night and catching up on sleep after the game.
That plan was quickly foiled, however. I couldn’t get a picture to come through on my TV screen. The cable box was on, but nothing was showing up. I spent a few minutes tinkering with inputs and triple-checking connections. Growing frustrated, I quickly threw in the towel.
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It’s Episode 2 of the Nathan Woelfel Outdoors Podcast!
In this show, I discuss my experiences during my first season fishing the steelhead run in the Sheboygan and Pigeon Rivers. Then, I offer up some thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of sight fishing.
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I have this working theory: if you have the chance to do something that you know you won’t be able to stop talking about afterward, you best do everything in your power to make it happen.
It was early winter when I found myself scrolling through Instagram. I stopped on a post that featured a beautiful array of large trout and salmon that caught my eye. While the gorgeous fish certainly gave reason for pause, it was the caption that really drew my attention.
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