Fishing Tips & Tricks

Black Lake abounds in prime fish habitat including massive bays, expansive weedbeds, island drop-offs, midlake shoals, rocky points and rocky shorelines. Healthy populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, crappie, northern pike and walleye inhabit these fish-holding areas, and anglers who are "in the know" about seasonal fish location experience fish-filled outings.

There is no fish so proud that it won't give in to the wriggling temptation of a sultry nightcrawler.

How many times have you taken out your tackle after being stored all winter and regretted that you did not take the time to properly clean and store your tackle?

Ever checked a Solunar Table? How about a Tide Chart or Moon Phase Calendar? Does this stuff really work? The answer is yes, but it's not infallible, because Solar periods, moon phases, and moon position are still affected by weather (especially changes in barometric pressure).

Sharp hooks and good knots are essential factors in fishing. Most break offs are due to poor knots. It is essential to spend time on learning a few basic knots and, when tying them, take time and do a good job. I speak from experience when I say it is disappointing to lose a big fish when a knot slips or breaks.

Triples the odds of your catching a fish. Quadruples the odds of your getting the hook caught in your thumb.

Fishing ethics could be evaluated as what anglers do when they are unobserved. Ethics govern impulses when no one is looking.

For Ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling and other activities that may find us wondering if it's safe to venture onto a frozen pond or lake.

There is nothing like the peaceful silence on a clear, cold day with the brilliant winter sunshine sparkling over the white expanse of your favorite lake. Ice fishing can add many months to your enjoyment of fishing. It is also a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors during a beautiful time of year. All you need to get started is warm clothes and a minimum amount of special equipment and you're ready to go.