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Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 5

Red Lake Ice Fishing Guide: World-Class Walleyes Plus Overlooked Pike, Crappies & Perch

Minnesota's sprawling Red Lake is a true walleye factory and a top ice fishing destination. Every winter, thousands of walleye anglers pour onto Upper Red for good reason.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 5

A Turning Point for Tournament Integrity? MLF and B.A.S.S. Announce Major Updates

For the past two years, professional bass fishing has been bogged down by high-profile disqualifications, opaque rule enforcement, and disputed polygraph results.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 3

Catch More Bluegill Through the Ice: Why Big Bluegills Charge Your Jig…Then Swim Away

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ...

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Affordable Stocking Stuffers That Still Make Great Fly Fishing Gifts

These recommendations come from real life testing—small pieces of gear I’ve carried, fished with, and relied on, nothing pulled from a press release. A good stocking stuffer can be a win-win for you and the fly angler on your list.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Ice Fishing Safety Tips: How to Know When Ice Is Safe and What to Do If Things Go Wrong

For those who live for ice fishing, it can be easy to jump the gun. Sure, we all want to get on the hard water, but it's critical that the ice be safe before we get on the ice.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

10 Fishing Gear Stocking Stuffers for the Anglers on Your Christmas List

With Christmas just around the corner, knowing what to get the fishing lover on your gift list can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. We're here to help.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Most Anglers Quit Too Soon! It’s Not Too Late to Catch Giant Open-Water Walleyes

When the days get shorter, the temps start to drop, and ice forming in your rod guides becomes a real possibility, most anglers have packed away their open-water gear.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

The Starting Spot: Know the Shad to Know the Bass, Ehrler’s Big Finish, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Any article that starts by referencing a Rick Clunn story has me hooked. If you want to understand the bass, you must first understand the shad.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 30

First Ice Walleye Fishing Tips and Techniques: Now’s the Time to Catch Aggressive Early-Winter Fish

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, and some of the most exciting walleye action of the year.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 30

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Behind the Tournament DQs, Bass Advent Calendar, and Top 10 Bass Lure Gifts

In recent reporting, I’ve argued that the future of professional tournament bass fishing depends on integrity of the anglers. I can’t say enough times that the vast majority of anglers are genuinely honest, hard-working, trustworthy guys who put their reputation, personal accountability and integrity above all else.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 28

How to Find the Right Fly Fishing Guide

In my experience, the best fishing guide usually isn’t the most expensive one – or the one with the pretty website that shows up as the first result on your Google search.  Often, it’s the guy who’s too busy on the water to bother with a pretty website.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 27

How to Fly Fish: Pay Attention - Success Is Found in Awareness

A few months ago, I wrote two articles on Presentation—the skill of putting a fly in front of a fish in a way that makes it eat. This article sits in the same wheelhouse, but from a different angle.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 27

The Starting Spot: More Info on B.A.S.S. DQs , NPFL 2026 Pro Lineup, and the Maryland Bass Conservation Fund

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -I’ve written a couple stories recently about integrity in bass fishing. It seems like the sport has been going through a challenging time.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 26

Top 10 Best Bass Fishing Lure Gifts For Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, this guide has everything you need to support your favorite bass angler's fishing passion. From noisy topwaters

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 26

A True Unicorn Glide Bait Is Up for Grabs in the Bajío x Clutch Giveaway

Some promotions offer discounts. Others promise to toss in some free decals with your purchase. But this Bajío giveaway? This one is different. Bajío Sunglasses has joined forces with Clutch Swim Bait Co.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 25

Early Ice Fishing Hotspots: Where to Find Safe, Fish-Filled First Ice

If you're an ice fishing fan like me, no doubt you count down the seconds until ice first locks up the underwater world. You'd rather stare down an 8-inch hole in the ice than at a 50-inch TV in your living room and the quiet hum of an ice fishing sonar is music to your ears.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 25

Best Gift for Bass Anglers: Strike King's 12 Days of Fishmas 2025 Advent Calendar

There's no better way to count down the days to Christmas than with an advent calendar. Traditionally filled with either chocolate, trinkets, or tea, this season Strike King is giving us what we really want - fishing lures!

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 24

Top Men’s Outdoor Clothing Gifts for Fishermen This Christmas

Anglers are notoriously picky about their fishing gear which makes shopping for them a challenge. But high-quality outdoor clothing is one of the few things that all anglers want, can’t have enough of, and don’t tend to buy for themselves (at least not as often as they buy new lures).

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 24

The Fly-Fishing Shirts I Actually Wear All Year (And Why They Make Great Christmas Gifts)

These recommendations come from real testing—not press releases. I’ve worn these shirts in extreme heat, cold, and on some rough trips around the world.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 24

The Starting Spot: Lucas and Ehrler Win at Cross Lake, Lake Fork Amateur Bass Tourney, and a Louisiana Bass Survey

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Major League Fishing’s Summit Cup Team Series has come to a close for 2025 and Team Ferguson’s Justin Lucas and Brent Ehrler have taken home the victory.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 23

Ice Fishing Gear Checklist: Prep Early for Your Best Hardwater Season Yet

The difference between a perfect first day on the ice and a frozen disaster can be determined by what you do right now, long before the first ice forms.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 23

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Benchmade Kitchen Knife, Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, and 5 New Berkley Bass Lures

Finally, I've found the kitchen knife I've been looking for for years. I don't know if it's "technically" a chef's knife, but it definitely excels as an all-around kitchen knife.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / November 21

Behind the DQs: Is a Broken System Adding to Bass Fishing’s Integrity Crisis?

In recent reporting, I’ve argued that the future of professional tournament bass fishing depends on integrity of the anglers. I can’t say enough times that the vast majority of anglers are genuinely honest, hard-working, trustworthy guys who put their reputation, personal accountability and integrity above all else.

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