It all started back in the first week of September when the bow season kicked off early in the month. I was fired up. Not because bow season was here but because I only had 2 and a half more months until I left for my trip back home to the southern country of Alberta chasing Muley’s. So here was my plan...
There is nothing like an early morning at the lake shore listening to the birds sing, fish splash and the smell of peace as you slip on your waders and gather up your spinning or fly gear for a day of memories. As most anglers do they fish shallow water from spring, through summer and into fall.. I’m guilty of it, until I stumbled onto something that really shocked me. For flies I generally carried nymphs, chronomids and occasional dry flies; for spinning gear it was spinners, spoons and small jigs. I also rarely fished deeper than 5-7 feet of water, until last summer on a trip down to Bullshead Reservoir.
away their walleye gear and practically hibernate 'tll spring. Why? It seems there is a common belief that the majestic wallies are just to hard to fish for come winter. That statement and misconception can be true to some facts but for the summer angler all the holes they anchor on or pull blades over are a prime target come below zero. Here are a few tips and tactics to consider when punchin' holes...