by Gary Howey | Nov 12, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Drop Shot System, Larry Myhre-IA
Reprinted from The Sioux City Journal The first time I used a drop-shot rig was back in November of 2000. It was the hottest rig on the pro bass fishing scene at the time. In fact, it had become a much-guarded secret among a few bass pros until two major tournaments...
by Gary Howey | Nov 5, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Hunting Dogs
I hope that prior to the opening of the season; you and your dog have gotten out doing some walking to get in shape. As anyone who has hunted behind a dog, a dog, one that is in good shape and well-trained, makes for a great hunt and much more effective than simply...
by Gary Howey | Nov 5, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA, Walleye Fishing
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal If you combine two top lures for walleye fishing, you should have created that magic, never-miss lure. Right? Well, not exactly. But you will have a pretty good lure that will catch a lot of fish. Combining a jig with a spinner...
by Gary Howey | Oct 29, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., South Dakota
For those of us who have counted the days until the pheasant opener, your wait is up! Reports indicate that the pheasant numbers in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota are up, these states are really crowing about their increase in pheasant numbers. The mild...
by Gary Howey | Oct 29, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Enemy Swim-Lake S.D., Larry Myhre-IA, Reetz Lake-SD, Smallmouth Bass
When October rolls around, my thoughts turn to smallmouth bass. So, I called my brother, Dean who lives at the family farm home near Worthing, S.D. “The smallies should be in their winter pattern,” I said. “That means deep and grouped up.” He was ready, and didn’t...