Korey Sprengel talks about using Forward Facing Sonar to locate big pods of perch relating to weed clumps. He describes what he is seeing on the sonar and how perch tend to group up in these areas, especially around shallow...

Missouri River sunken timber holds some of the biggest walleyes in the system, providing ideal cover and ambush points for trophy fish. Swan Creek is another key location known for producing monster walleyes, making it a must-target area if you’re...

Korey Sprengel breaks down the new Berkley Shallow Money Badger and explains how it builds on the success of the original Money Badger. He talks about how the shallow-running design opens up more water to target fish, especially in shallow...

Chase Parsons explains his walleye strategy for the east side of Lake Erie, focusing on graphing fast to mark fish before switching to Forward Facing Sonar. He breaks down how to use FFS to locate the thermocline and then pinpoint...

Korey Sprengel breaks down early fall walleye fishing on the Mississippi River, focusing on wing dams during periods of slow current and low water. He explains where to look, how fish position themselves, and what makes certain wing dams more...

Ali Shakoor breaks down the walleye migration on Lake Erie and explains where anglers should focus during the ice fishing season. He covers how fish move throughout winter and the key areas that consistently hold active walleyes. If you’re targeting...

Korey Sprengel breaks down his Ranger boat and highlights the features he loves most, along with a few he likes and how they help him on the water. He explains what makes his setup efficient, comfortable, and tournament-ready for serious...

Tommy Kemos talks about the Berkley Forward Braid for ice fishing and why it performs so well in cold conditions. He explains how it resists freezing and delivers extreme sensitivity for detecting subtle bites. He also breaks down the addition...

Learn how to use North Dakota Game & Fish stocking data to identify new and emerging fishing waters before they become popular. By analyzing recent stocking reports, you can find lakes that are building strong year classes and will become...

Chase Parsons breaks down the settings he uses on his Lowrance ActiveTarget when targeting deep-water fish. He explains how he adjusts his setup to get a clearer picture, better target separation, and more accurate reads when fishing deeper structure. If...

Dan from Berkley talks about Big Spirit Lake in Iowa and explains why it can still be a great walleye fishery during tough late-fall conditions. He breaks down where to focus your efforts when the bite gets challenging and how...

Chase Parsons talks about the Berkley Finisher and the new Size 10 version with added weight for targeting deeper fish. He breaks down how the extra weight changes the bait’s action and why it can be a key advantage when...

Tommy Kemos shares a simple but effective tweak he makes to the Berkley Finisher to help trigger more bites while ice fishing for walleyes. He explains how a small adjustment can make a big difference when fish are pressured or...

Korey Sprengel explains how he locates active perch in shallow water and targets large numbers of fish while avoiding predators on the breaklines. He breaks down his approach to staying shallow, reading the water, and finding schools that are grouped...

Tommy Kemos breaks down his preferred rod, reel, and line setup for casting the Berkley Bladed Rawler. He explains how this combination improves bait action, control, and hookup rates when targeting aggressive fish with this reaction-style bait. If you’re fishing...

Korey Sprengel breaks down his Ranger boat and highlights the features he loves most, along with a few he likes and how they help him on the water. He explains what makes his setup efficient, comfortable, and tournament-ready for serious...

Tommy Kemos explains how to adjust your drifting tactics when conditions change on the water. He breaks down what to do when the wind shifts or when you need to move with changing current, and how those adjustments can help...

After the transition period of late spring, early summer is when the system really begins to open up across much of the Midwest. The fish are finished spawning, recovery is well underway, and walleyes fully shift into feeding mode.

As the spawn wraps up, everything begins to change. The tight, predictable patterns of early spring and the concentration of spawning fish begin to loosen.

Korey breaks down the Lowrance Elite FS series and explains why it’s one of the most cost-effective big screen fish finders on the market. While it delivers a large display at a more affordable price point, it does come with...

Jason goes over his three techniques for spring / summer walleyes.

Drake explains his fishing line choice cold weather lake Walleyes

Greg Fishman breaks down where he finds walleye on Lake Francis Case during the post spawn timeframe. #FrancisCase #PlatteCreekLodge #Santa #TheFishman

Keith Kavajecz breaks down his progression on how he chooses crank baits in a trolling situation. #FlickerFamily #JointedFlickerShad #Colors

Keith Kavajecz shows how he uses Sidescan to find the fish holding transition areas.

Jim explains how he targets migrating walleyes on Lake Sakakawea in the spring using electronics and following the water temperature.

Donnie explains the how, when, and why’s of the spring walleye run on the Rainy River.

Water temps are key this time of year for catching the mega walleyes!

From episode 6 Season 13, Mark Courts talks about the areas on Lake Erie that have held the most walleyes during post spawn.

From episode 6 Season 13, Keith Kavajecz talks about how MotorGuide’s heading lock keeps your boat at the perfect speed for trolling in the spring.

Keith Kavajecz shares how the Strike King S11 Sunglasses help him increase hook up chances with big pike

Here how to set up your own Berkley Fluorocarbon Leader for Big Toothy Pike

Keith talk about what equipment you need to fish for early spring pikes

Trent Eineichner shows what areas to look for early spring pike.

Chase Parsons show us the simple steps to change out a mercury impeller.

Keith explains the different post-spawn walleye patterns they encountered while fishing Francis Case Reservoir in South Dakota.

Chase Parsons shares some tips on Post Spawn Walleye fishing on Lake Winnebago

Keith Kavajecz instructs us on the use of Berkley GULP! baits for the popular Slow Death rigging tactic for walleyes.

Gary and Chase Parsons save a tough day on the water when they tie on the Berkley Flicker Shads!

Keith Kavajecz breaks down the most successful early season pike baits.

The slow death system of catching fish has been a huge success for us walleye anglers these past few years. Righteously so, this tactic catches the snot out of walleyes. Success wise, there is another little tactic that is great...

Think for a second about what‰’s going in the walleyes‰ world during the early spring. This is the time when walleye‰s are consumed with the rituals of the spawn. Remember that at any given time during this period, you could...

Fancasting shorelines is a great way to catch reservoir walleyes during the spring, fall and whenever wind and waves create favorable feeding conditions. I cover water quickly by casting a crankbait tight to the bank. This helps me locate fish,...

In late winter and into early spring, river walleyes can be tough to catch simply because run-off and spring rains can muddy up the water and make it difficult for the fish to find your presentation. That, coupled with the...

So what’s the best way to catch walleyes on lakes and reservoirs whne they are in that transition period between Spring and Summer? That’s a tough one … the problem being that this time of year can be a time when virtually...

On many natural lakes, walleyes can be found relating to main lake reef structures throughout most of the season, from spawn right through fall. These structures hold fish because of baitfish attracted to the cover provided by these areas. Wind...

On the Great Lakes, you can troll crankbaits just about anytime. On smaller waters, I troll cranks whenever walleyes are scattered on a flat, breakline or along the edge of cover. If you can get them to hit a crank,...

Pitching Jigs is best used when fish are in shallow  water areas (8 feet or less) – referably in under 4 feet. Boat positioning is critical as you do not want to make long casts. Instead, make short precise “pitches”. Small...

Whether you are fishing natural or manmade bodies of water, riprap needs to be high on your structural hit list. In natural lakes these areas could consist of islands, reefs, gravel flats, or boulders, and in manmade lakes, jetties, boat...

Pike in backwaters and bays are the classic early season story to many pike anglers. But cold fronts, high skies and post-frontal conditions can drive pike out of the shallows to nearby deeper structure. When early season pike bail out...

Anytime you are fishing along riprap, whether that is a dam, long shoreline, or any sort of manmade structure that is used to prevent shoreline erosion, it is a safe bet that many species of fish will congregate in the...

Walleyes relate to the weeds more often than many anglers would expect. Sure many times throughout the year they can be located suspended in open water, off main-lake rock points, and mid lake reefs, but during the late spring and...

My favorite water is the entire Bay of Green Bay, but the tactics I use to fish this body of water will work in many areas around the Great Lakes. Starting in late April through mid-June (the spring period on these...

Fishing heavy weedgrowth with jigs is an awesome option in early summer. My favorite time to jig thick vegetation is when the weeds are maturing and first hit the surface. Usually this is in the first part of June on...

One of my favorite presentations from prespawn through early summer is casting jigs to walleyes relating to shoreline cover and structure. Find a hot location and figure out the right jig presentation, and you can enjoy some fantastic fishing. Total...

After numerous conversations with several bass anglers in my area of Minnesota about all the walleyes they catch when working weeds for largemouth, I started experimenting a few years ago. Now, living and guiding in the Brainerd area, and fishing...

Whenever I fish natural lakes, from spring, through summer and into fall, I pick up and try a Johnson Beetle Spin. Why? Simple – walleyes relate to weeds, and that’s when a Beetle Spin produces best – for me. Total...

Keith Kavajecz explains when to choose a no-stretch fishing line for walleye jig fishing, and when to use a line with some stretch to it.

Soft baits and pike fishing are a natural match. Larger, saltwater sized soft plastic lures do a magnificent job of imitating suckers, perch, ciscoes and other baitfish that pike key on. These lures are ideal for swimming presentations that deliver...

Rip jigging is a great way to fish postspawn walleyes in emerging weedbeds during early summer. The technique really shines early and late in the day, and during overcast or windy weather. You can cover water in search of active...