Eppinger: The Dardevle in the Details

Eppinger: The Dardevle in the Details

Dardevle by Eppinger is one of the most widely known fishing lures in existence — it’s made right here in Michigan. By Allen Crater As a kid, there was nothing more intriguing to me than my granddad’s tackle box. When I was with him, I spent more time...
Op-Ed: NRC Steelhead Amendments Unnecessary, Overreaching

Op-Ed: NRC Steelhead Amendments Unnecessary, Overreaching

Recently passed NRC amendments to steelhead fishing regulations are not scientific, are unnecessary and restrict angler opportunities By Nick Green, Michigan Out-of-Doors Editor Vesting oneself into work-related topics is part and parcel of who many of us are. Working...
Walleye Crankin’ & the Big Chill

Walleye Crankin’ & the Big Chill

Winter walleye fishing is an often overlooked, lucrative time to be on the water in Michigan. By Mark Romanack Anyone who has spent considerable time targeting walleye will attest that these popular fish will often literally destroy one fishing presentation while...
How to redo an old driftboat

How to redo an old driftboat

An old boat that was meant for the river will, in time, go back to the river By Steve Naylor Driftboats are an evolution of the open-water dory, converted for use in rivers. Easier to back row and maneuver, one can find many more modern-day drift boats in...
Underwater Spearfishing

Underwater Spearfishing

One man’s passion, ethics lead to underwater spearfishing regulation changes By Jonathan Durtka What is Underwater Spearfishing? It is the act of submerging yourself under the water’s surface with a single breath to harvest fish. Engaging in this method of...
The dog days of summer walleye

The dog days of summer walleye

How to catch summer walleye when the dog days of summer set in by Mark Romanack, owner and operator of Fishing411 TV As fishermen, we’ve all heard our share of cliches. The interesting thing about cliches is they are often rooted in truth. Unfortunately, as the...