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Buying a boat is an investment. This means you’ll want to buy a boat that is reliable and will last. But what makes a boat reliable season after season? Below, we look at what to look for and how long you should expect your boat to last. How Long Does a Typical Boat Last? The…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team During the 2025 open-water fishing season, I spent more time with a slip-bobber rod in my hands than during any other previous season since I was probably a kid.  Here is what happened. Early spring is panfish time in lots of places across the Midwest.  Crappies and…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team With age and experience, I would like to think I have gotten to be a better angler.   Some of my recent fishing seasons have, in fact, been some of my most successful.  I do recognize that many of the waters I fish are as healthy as they have…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team The concept of “matching the hatch” when fishing refers to using lures that are similar in color to the forage that game fish are feeding on.  Matching the hatch can be important when bass fishing.   Here are three examples from my fishing last summer. In July, we…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team For this open water loving angler it’s hard to come to the realization that just a few days remain in the 2025 fishing season.  Rather than focus on what’s mostly in the past, however, I am choosing to stay focused on the future and what fishing days…

The off-season can be a difficult season for boats of all sizes and shapes if they are not properly stored and maintained. Learn how to optimize the longevity of your boat by properly caring for the boat and your gear. This article covers proper storage and maintenance so you can use your boat without issues…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team The 2025 open water fishing season was a good one for this angler.  Part of the reason it was good is because I made it a point to spend a vast majority of my free time fishing!  Plus, my job as a TV show host keeps me…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team I love catching crappies.  Most of my crappie fishing comes in spring and summer.  During spring nothing beats watching a slip bobber slowly descend when a hungry shallow water slab inhales a small jig.  During summer, I love the “tick” I feel and the impending hookset when…

By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team Swimbaits have been multi-species fish producers for many years now.  As these baits have evolved, different sized baits with different actions, colors, and more have appeared to target various fish species.  Small swimbaits can be used to catch panfish, while on the other end of the spectrum…

Fishing boats come in a range of sizes and styles to meet the various needs of anglers. Choosing the right fishing boat for your lifestyle is crucial when purchasing your first boat or upgrading. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of boats available, from jons to anglers, so you can make an…