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Early Open Water on Lake Francis Case By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Apr 12, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

For those anglers in northeastern South Dakota and other parts of the state who have been anxiously waiting for the waters of the Missouri River reservoirs; Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case and Lewis & Clark to open up, it will not be long. ...

Return to Zippel Bay Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Nov 7, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

As I walked from the log cabin, the calm waters of Zippel Bay mirrored the colors of the Northwood’s trees lining the far shore line. In the distance, the beckoning call of Canada geese resonated throughout the bay as the flock made...

What’s Hot when it “HOT on the Mo. River Reservoirs Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Jul 24, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

These are the “Dog Days of Summer” when no matter where you’re fishing the fishing can be tough. I remember those days, where you could set out there most of the day, using several different presentations and all we had to show...

Going deep with Lead Core by Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Jul 13, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

The thermometer says it’s close to 100 degrees out there, and everything getting “hot.” With temperatures like those that we’re having, the summer sun warms everything up, including the water, the warmer water forces fish to go deep to...

It’s Hot and They’re Deep By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Jun 30, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

There have been days when I wondered if the warmer weather would ever get here. Not here right now, but have no fear when it arrives, it will be with a vengeance. When it does arrive, it warms up quickly. This along with the higher humidity we get in our...