Ice fishing early in the season is one of the best times to get out and catch quite a few fish. Some of this has to do with the oxygen levels in the water — as the season continues on, the fishing declines because of the declining oxygen level under the ice. To some extent, […]

When fly fishermen think of the angling available in the Ozark Mountain region of southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, visions of huge brown trout come to mind. Countless record fish have been caught on the White River and its coldwater tributaries. There are five rivers that originate below dams and support trout in the Ozarks. […]

Crappie are one of the most popular freshwater fish and there are several different ways to go about catching them. Drift fishing is the most popular way to fish for crappie and it is also the most effective. Despite its popularity, being able to successfully drift fish requires a lot of practice and is a […]