You don’t expect to see a drum this big swimming in Buggs Island Lake, Virginia, but Nancy Cash has proved they exist. Nancy was fishing with Jimmy Cannoy on July 10, looking to catch some bass and perch when she landed a 26.5-pound, 38-inch freshwater drum. The fish has just been certified as the official state [...]
Freshwater Drum Fishing
Local Anglers Treat Soldiers to Day of Fishing in New York’s Oneida Lake
Watertown, N.Y. is really known for two things: Great fishing and the home of Fort Drum Army base. And on April 29, those two things came together for a Take a Soldier Fishing tournament on nearby Oneida Lake. In all, 132 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, many just returning from a 13-month stint in [...]
Disgusting Toothy Fish
I still need to do a little research on just what kind of fish this is, but I'm guessing you'd need a wire leader to land one. This buck-toothed fish was featured on a blog on WackyOwl.com about how we've misclassified many marine animals as fish, even though they aren't. This guys sure looks like [...]
Heat Kills 124,000 Fish in Texas’ Lake Grapevine
There have not been a shortage of fish killed by the Texas drought this summer, and now there are 124,000 more fish added to the death toll from one of the state's most popular bass reservoirs.Most of the fish that died at Lake Grapevine were threadfin shad, according to the Star-Telegram. Biologist Melissa Dudley estimates [...]
Fishing the National Guard FLW Walleye Tour in Green Bay
After a great time at ICAST, I headed to Green Bay, Wis. to fish in the National Guard FLW Walleye Tour event.And, while I didn't do the best during the first two days of the tournament, I did manage to find some some nice walleye and sheepshead during the practice rounds. I caught the freshwater [...]
Tragedy in Arkansas: 100,000 Fish Found Dead
There's something in the water in Arkansas, and it's not Jaws.Fishermen discovered what is estimated to be 100,000 freshwater drum floating belly up in the Arkansas River near Ozark. This coming off a massive bird kill was discovered in the same area. Officials believe the two are unrelated, but this is not a good week [...]
Best of Summer Fishing for Walleye, Perch, Crappies and other Freshwater Fish in Minnesota
Summer is almost over, and we're starting to shift into fall fishing patterns. That said, we have had a great summer with some awesome fish hauled into the boat. We have had a great summer with folks catching a lot of walleye for the fryer and some trophy 'eyes as well. I've also been able [...]
Whiskers & Walleye with Bass
Located in Lockport, Manitoba and operating from Selkirk, Manitoba, Whiskers & Walleye with Bass guides anglers to superb Channel Catfish and Walleye fishing on the historic lower Red River. Trophy status Channel Catfish are caught daily throughout the spring, summer and early fall. Trophy Freshwater Drum are also caught in the early part of the [...]
