Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

Here is Tony Floor’s Tackle Box report for September: As an old dog – getting older – who has been around a salmon rod for decades, I have an issue I want to share with you. In mid-July, I ...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to fish for walleye and sauger at Lake of the Woods, a rather large body of water located where Minnesota and Canada come together. While there, I learned just ...

The morning was overcast with occasional drizzle, and the redfish were finicky — as if they weren't wet already. The four downriggers trolled a variety of lures that usually work on cloudy days at ...

Fishing for kokanee salmon requires some specific equipment and a willingness to learn, but anglers who figure it out are rewarded with fun catches and excellent table fare. Jordan Rodriguez As my ...

Downriggers are standard equipment for Great Lakes anglers, but they have practical applications for inland trout anglers and even walleye anglers in some places. They are an effective tool for ...