The bobber rig on the end of my line was about to reach the boat, when a dark shadow, a huge muskie rose up from the depths, paying little attention to my 1/16 ounce jig and leech as it slid by my lure and into the cabbage weed in the deep water. ...
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Planting for Game Birds : A Little Goes a Long Way
Early June is a great time of year to think about getting some food planted for turkeys, quail, or other birds you plan to hunt. WhistleBack is a warm season blend of sorghum, three varieties of millets, Egyptian wheat, and sunflowers. This mix is designed to...
Gov. Dennis Daugaard Signs Lakes Bill Into Law
Pierre, SD Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law new rules governing the use of lakes on private land for recreation that lawmakers approved during a special legislative session. The Republican governor signed the bill Monday. After some disagreement between the...
The 15th Annual Paralyzed Veteran’s of America &Fireman’s Fishing event By Gary Howey
What does it take to have the ability to take dozens of paralyzed veterans and other individuals fishing on the Missouri River? It's a monumental task, which is pulled off each year in the Missouri River waters adjacent to Chamberlain/Oacoma, S.D. Our...
Small Ponds, Lakes & Weeds By Gary Howey
If you fish some of the clearer lakes and ponds such as the Glacial Lakes in the Watertown, SD area and others found in in Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa or smaller lakes and ponds in late spring and on into summer you're going to have to deal with weeds....
Bottom Bouncing Slow Death Rigs On Francis Case By Gary Howey
As we pulled into the parking lot on Tuesday, the second day of our fishing trip on Lake Francis Case, there were sixteen rigs inline waiting to launch their boats, my first thoughts were, Wow doesn't anyone work anymore!" When the bite is on, news...
Establishing Spring Food Plots
With spring in full swing and the woods coming to life after a long winter hiatus, the opportunities for improving habitat for wildlife are numerous. If you live in the south, the soil temperature is ripe for planting, and the Midwest and north are not far behind. If...
When the fish won’t bite! Try something different! By Gary Howey
What I'm about to write about happened to me numerous times over the years and I'm sure it will happen again. We were fishing on one of the numerous lakes near Watertown, South Dakota and not having much luck. I was beginning to think there wasn't...