Spin-Fishing With Flies

The whipping was undeniable. It seemed my fly-rod-wielding buddy was engaged with another trout

Jeff Samsel

Three Ways To Crank Up Fall Bass Fishing

MAN-MADE RESERVOIRS Man-made impoundments can be classified into two basic types -- highland

Rod Hunter

May's Best Spots For Illinois Anglers

The diversity and abundance of fish in Illinois make springtime something close to nirvana for

Donald Gasaway

Discovering Downstate Bass Honeyholes

Most folks in southern Illinois take their largemouth fishing seriously. But chances are good

Mark Fenske

Our Open-Water Winter Stripers

If you are one of those people who never put the boat away, then tow your rig to these waters

Our Small Lakes For BIG Crappies

Most Illinois anglers head to our large reservoirs and impoundments to catch papermouths. But

Small Lakes For Big Illinois Channel Cats

Catfish are a favorite target of hot-weather anglers, and you can always count on catchin' a

Slammin' Lake Salmonids

Last season was a pretty good one for catching salmon and trout on the big pond, but some

Catching Crappies in the Prairie State

Springtime means it's crappie time! You can catch your share of slabs on these lakes.

Canoeing For Prairie State Crappies

Every Illinois angler knows that our state's big rivers and impoundments have good crappie

Bryan Dent

Northern Illinois Largemouths

Fishing for largemouth bass starts heating up this month in the northern half of our state.

Shabbona Lake Crappies

If you are looking for a good place to go crappie fishing, look no farther than Shabbona Lake