Rarely does a lure create so much excitement for doing absolutely “nothing” than does the “Ned” rig, a relatively new fishing method that is sweeping the country. This week’s column is dedicated to Ned Kehde, a Lake of the Ozarks guy that added one more piece to the “do nothing” finesse fishing puzzle that has
A mild winter pushed forward conditions at Lake Powell and the fishery skipped February and moved right into March. This week’s column is dedicated to sharing the discoveries my good friend, Brent Daybell and I made while spending last Friday and Saturday on the water in the north end of the lake. During “normal” winters,
Fishing School The simple truth (regardless of how you mask it) stings from time to time. Even the best plans go terribly wrong and the outcomes are hard to swallow. One recent ice fishing adventure resulted in disappointment and frustration which directed me towards a second trip which resulted in a different outcome. From time
Now that winter has finally arrived, more and more ice fishing opportunities will be available across northern Utah. Having been primed (after reading my two previous columns) to be safe and secure when on the ice, the only thing missing is a plan to get out and go fishing. A few weeks ago, my wife
Regardless of whether you are an avid ice angler, dabble with it from time to time or want to try it for the first time, a successful ice angler is one that goes prepared. There are several topics to consider, so in the first of a two-part series, let’s take a look at some
Ice fishing can be the best of times and the worst of times depending on your personal preparedness, so let’s jump right in to other crucial aspects of being prepared for the ice. Fish Finders Fish finders are important tools for locating and catching fish. If you only fish a couple of times a year,
This Christmas season my heart is full of thanks to all of you who have willingly shared your photos, stories, and experiences; have asked questions, and have willingly and eagerly read this column each week for the past 18 years. I am deeply moved each time you stop me in the tackle store, at church,
As I reported last week, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) has stocked close to 400,000 eight-inch rainbow trout in Strawberry since the first of October. Those fish are now swimming in schools around the lake and are being targeted by large cutthroat trout as they gorge themselves before winter. If you target the
Most of you (as loyal readers) know I have a somewhat “strained” relationship with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). I’ve debated until blue in the face with biologists, fisheries managers, and even outreach coordinators throughout the state over issues like daily limits, fisheries management, and warm water species development, just to name a
This week, let’s take a look fishing from the shore and, hopefully, entice you to get out of that easy chair, turn off the football game, and catch some “stout” trout while enjoying this hot and cold (weather wise) extended fall fishing season. I watched a few shore anglers last week trying to mirror those
