After years spent developing his ice fishing device The Trigger, Brendan Syrette was browsing the aisles at Canadian Tire one day when he came face to face with his own product. For the self-described “bushman,” seeing his vision come to life, available for sale at one of Canada’s most iconic retailers, was an indescribable moment. […]
Walleyes in August aren’t always eager to bite, but if you hit them with a one-two punch, chances are you will find success! During this time of year on many bodies of water, the walleyes are relating to structure. This includes both sunken islands and deeper drop-offs. The first punch that you think of throwing […]
With the water on most lakes now warming up to over 60 degrees, it is a great time to start to think about “shivering”. No, we aren’t talking about taking a dip into a cold lake and then spending the rest of the day trying to get rid of the chill in your body. We’re […]
Take Control of Walleyes By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz While current and wind can make for a great bite, they can also be a nightmare for trying to position the boat. Being in complete control when we are chasing walleyes hasn’t always been easy. This type of fishing was very tiring and hands-on in […]
There are hundreds of lakes to catch walleyes on in the winter, but in February the bite traditionally slows down on a lot of them. This isn’t to say that the bite is non-existent, but it usually gets tougher. There are a few exceptions to this rule. If you are looking to take a late winter vacation […]
Icing Prime Time Walleyes By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Not long after you put your hunting gear away for the year, the lakes begin to glaze over with the first layer of ice. If you stop down at the local watering hole, you are likely to hear someone mention that they drove past a […]
It looked like it was going to be a great day for ice fishing. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze, and from what we had been hearing, the fish were biting! So we packed up the truck and headed out to our favorite lake. We had just parked on “the spot” when […]
Artificial Soft Tails…The New Normal for Walleye Fishing By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz They say that there is a time and a place for everything. This saying definitely holds true when it comes to fishing. There are some days where the best course of action is to present a walleye with live bait, […]
Mother Nature likes to play havoc with the weather this time of year, with hot days and cold nights. Depending on the year, you can also start to see turnover as we transition from summer to fall. This makes the September bite tough for even the best walleye anglers. While some view this time as […]
By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz It’s hot and the bite’s not. Are you sure about that? Many people think that walleyes become hard to catch in July and August. This isn’t true. The walleye aren’t harder to catch, they have just changed their feeding patterns and you need to adjust to them. By […]
The Struggle is Real, but the Solution is Easy By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Like you, we have our struggles. One of those struggles is eating too much ice cream when we are on the road. The cool treat seems to bring us good luck at tournaments and we’re afraid to jinx ourselves […]
The Right Place at the Right Time By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz They say that the “early bird catches the worm”. That statement is true, but it is only part of the story. You see, in order to catch the worm, the bird needs to know where to find the worm. The same logic applies to […]
Ice Jigging – You’re The QB Ready, Set, Bite! What do ice fishing for walleyes and football have common? A lot! Think of yourself as a quarterback. The first thing the QB needs to be able to do after coming out of the huddle is read the defensive. Second you have to figure out if […]
If You’re Looking For Electronics, It’s All About Visibility By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Winter has arrived, but spring will be here quicker than you think! If you are like us, when you’re not on the ice chasing walleyes, you are using this time to spool new line on your reels, reorganize tackle, and […]
Slow Death Goes “Super” by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz A couple years back the “Slow Death” tactic for rigging walleyes really took off with the introduction of the Mustad Slow Death Hooks. The presentation had been used by a select group of anglers out west for some time, but until we helped Mustad Hooks […]
