Category: News
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From Jons To Anglers: Choosing the Right Fishing Boat for Your Lifestyle
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…
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Go Green In Fall!
By Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Fishing Team Fall can be one of the best times of the year to be an angler because lots of fish are on the bite and typically some of the entire year’s biggest specimens find the bottom of landing nets now. Fall can also, however, be a…
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Why Fishing by Boat Unlocks a Whole New World
Fishing is a great activity for the whole family and can be accessible to everyone. Fishing by boat, rather than off the dock or from the shore, unlocks a whole new world. Learn about the benefits of fishing by boat below. Access to More Fish Species With a boat, you can access deeper waters, which…
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Low-Speed Boat Handling: Essential Techniques for Safe Navigation
Knowing how to control your boat at all speeds is important for any owner. While many boat owners are taught how to use the engine to power through environments, understanding low-speed boat handling techniques is essential for safe navigation. All boat owners should be competent enough behind the wheel to control their boat in bad…
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Casting Off: How to Find the Best Spots to Fish with Your Boat
Finding the best spot to fish can set you up for a lifetime of successful fishing trips. However, finding the best spots to fish with your boat can take up a lot of time. This is why we’ve created a guide to finding the best fishing spots, so you can find fish near home or…
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Hooked on the Water: What to Look for in the Perfect Fishing Boat
If you are a fishing enthusiast looking for your first or just a new boat, this article is for you. Below we go through everything you need to look for and consider when choosing the perfect fishing boat for your needs. Type of Boat The first and most important consideration is the type of boat…
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Mastering the Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Loading & Launching Your Boat Trailer
Knowing how to successfully load and launch your boat trailer is crucial for any boat owner. However, for new owners, mastering the basics takes time and research. Below is a comprehensive guide to loading and launching your boat trailer so you can be ready for the season ahead. Launching Your Boat Trailer in 5 Simple…
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Early Season Bass
Early Season Bassby Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team Largemouth bass can be found in lots of lakes, rivers, and ponds across the country. In the southern regions of bass country it’s already mid-season for bass catching, but in the Midwest the bass action is just starting. In fact, in some states that…
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Shallow Water Walleyes
SHALLOW WATER WALLEYESby Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest Team Walleyes are often thought of as a fish that inhabits the depths, and there are times when most of them will be found in deep water. However, there are other times, more than you may think, when you can catch walleyes shallow, shallow being…
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Anchoring and Docking 101: How to Find the Perfect Spot for Your Boat
For those new to boating, finding the perfect spot for your boat can be quite intimidating. To help you out, we go through everything you need to know about anchoring and docking so you are confident on the water. Docking Tips and Tricks First, Prepare Your Line As you begin to approach a dock or…