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How Cold Is Too Cold? Fishing Through Subzero Midwest Winter
When the thermometer drops below zero, ice fishing becomes a game of preparation, patience, and knowing when the bite is worth the cold.
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Early-Season Ice Fishing Safety
We all love first ice, but staying safe is what keeps us fishing all season long. Here's a must-read guide on early-season ice safety, plus the essential gear to bring on those first trips out.
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Blade Bait Fishing for Cold Water Bass
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Seth Feider explains how to fish a blade bait for cold water bass. Learn why it’s the last lure standing when other baits stop working.
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How Cold Is Too Cold? Fishing Through Subzero Midwest Winter
When the thermometer drops below zero, ice fishing becomes a game of preparation, patience, and knowing when the bite is worth the cold.
Early-Season Ice Fishing Safety
We all love first ice, but staying safe is what keeps us fishing all season long. Here's a must-read guide on early-season ice safety, plus the essential gear to bring on those first trips out.
Blade Bait Fishing for Cold Water Bass
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Seth Feider explains how to fish a blade bait for cold water bass. Learn why it’s the last lure standing when other baits stop working.
Night Bite Walleyes
When the sun dips below the horizon, the real walleye action begins. Fall nights can deliver some of the biggest, most exciting catches of the year.
October Is Walleye Time
As autumn cools Midwestern waters, walleyes feed aggressively along weedlines, rocks and river structures—this guide reveals the gear and techniques you need to capitalize.
Big Bass on Big Swimbaits
Big swimbaits are the key to catching bigger bass this fall—learn the patterns, gear, and techniques that make them so effective.
Finding Fall Fish
Discover where crappies, walleyes, and bass hide in the fall—and the lures that will put them in your net.
Of Jigs and Bass
Discover how versatile and effective the big jig can be for catching largemouth bass, with expert tips on various techniques and setups from a seasoned angler.
Hot Weather, Hot Bites: Summer Walleye Tactics for Midwest Lakes
Learn how to catch more summer walleyes on Midwest lakes using proven tactics, smart gear picks, and expert tips that deliver results—even when the temperatures soar.
Big Summer Bass on the Flats
When the sun is high and the wind goes still, some of the biggest bass on the lake head for the shallow flats and bury themselves in the thickest cover around. Learn how to gear up, locate key spots, and flip jigs like a pro to hook into heavyweight summer bass where most anglers aren't looking.
Tips, Techniques, and Tackle for Post-Spawn Bass
The post-spawn largemouth bass transition period is one of the best times to be on the water, but the party doesn't last long
Shallow Water Walleyes
A few days after spawning has ended, walleyes will get active in the shallows. This is when they get easy to catch.
Early Season Walleyes On Jigs
If you're going fishing for walleyes tomorrow on one of the rivers that criss-cross the Midwest, a jig will probably be the best choice of lures.
Different Colors. Different Weights. More Fish.
Lure color and lure weight are factors that can contribute to better fish catches.
The Cost Of Fishing
Some people feel that fishing has got too expensive. Fishing can be as simple or as involved as we want.
Last Chance Walleyes!
There's still time to boat some walleyes
A Horizontal One, Two for Fall Bass
It is no secret that fall fishing can be some of the best fishing of the entire year and for a variety of reasons
Coolest Gear at ICAST 2024
27 Lake-Link Picks You Need To Check Out For Fishing Now!
Let The Dogs Out
Finding those mid-summer bass.
Troll the Great Lakes On Your Own
Essentials To Fill A Cooler with Fish
What's In Tony Roach's Tackle Box?
The folks at Rapala's Dock Talk sat down with legendary angler and guide Tony Roach to see what he has in his tackle box.
April Walleye Ideas
Walleye season is either here or very near all across the Midwest
Ice More Mid-Winter Panfish
This winter's warmer weather can still produce a good cactch if you travel north and travel light.
Mid-Ice Walleyes: 4 Guide Tactics & Tips
Brian "Bro" Brosdahl On Catching More Fish Right Now
Make The Most Of Winter Sports Shows
Sport Show season is upon us. Prep before you go!
Make 'Er A Laker!
Chasing Early Season Lake Trout
Lake-Link's Ice Fishing Holiday Gift Guide
Cool, new gear for the ice anglers on the nice list
It's A Shore Thing
Not ready to break out the augur just yet? Now's the time to cash in on shore fishing opportunities on the Great Lakes.
"Set It & Forget It" Walleye Fishing
Okuma Ceymar Baitfeeder Spinning Reels Offer A System For Catching More Fish With Less Hassle and Mistakes for under $110
New Boat Electronics for 2024
Not ready for a new boat? Then upgrade the one you have and enjoy incredible new capabilities with today's latest tech.
Easy & Tasty Homemade Fish Fry Breading
Breading With a Cheesy Twist
Using Your Head For Steelhead
It might look challenging, but effective fly fishing for steelhead is just a matter of using your head
Stretching Out the Season
Point your vehicle south and extend your open water season and enjoy incredible action.
Two Tactics For More Fall Walleyes
Gary Parsons talks casting and trolling
How To Clean Fish Like A Pro
Follow these tips and you'll clean a mess of fish fast.
Fall Walleyes From Shore
As the cool fall evenings set in it's time to start casting.
Top Travel Rod Options For Both Discerning Anglers & Families
St. Croix Rod offers travel rod families for all levels, whether fishing on-the-road or traveling via air to far-off waters
Two Must-Have Fall Bass Baits
New Fishlab Bio-Blade Spinnerbait & Buzzbait rock the autumn largemouth bass bite
Find The Green, Find The Fish
Finding fall green weeds can pay big dividends for walleye
Slow Plastics Down Deep for Fall Smallmouth
Once Indian summer gives wat to fall, smallmouth head deep and so should you.
Pinpoint Precision
When it comes to catching steelhead, brown trout and salmon it's impossible to beat the precision of a centrepin reel
Easiest Walleye Action of the Year
Walleye fishing heats up as the the cooler fall temps approach
Mistakes Anglers Make
Are you the cause of your own bad luck?
Dead Easy Bass
It sounds odd, but deadsticking is actually a great fishing technique!
Flat Out Bassin'
Pursuing late-summer largemouth out of heavy weed cover
ICAST 2023
Lake Link's Top Fishing Gear Picks
Summer Smallmouth On Top
It's easy, it's fun, and it's one of the best ways to catch larger than average fish
Drop-Shotting: Tempt Finicky Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass
The basics are simple but the options are endless for fishing the dropshot
Chicken Livers for Summer Channel Cats
The Top 3 Ways To Keep This Standby Bait On The Hook
Catch More Bass This Summer Texas-Rigging
This "old school" tactic still produces both numbers and size when the heat turns on.
10 Father's Day Tips for Dads Who Love Fishing
What do you get a guy who seems to own every fishing lure under the sun?
Strategies For Going In Blind
A strategic approach to fishing new water
The Easiest Muskie Fishing of the Year
Fish of a thousand casts?
How Fishing Boats Are Made
A Behind the Scene Look at Building an Aluminum Fishing Boat
Best Outboard-Capable Fishing/Hunting Canoes
The top 3 options for lightweight, affordable, and double-duty vessels you don't always have to paddle
Spoon-Fed Pike
Spoons may be old school, but they have exactly the right qualities that are critical to success with early season pike.
Easy Spring Crappie from Shore
Just grab a single light rod, a small bag of gear, and you're on your way
Boat & Trailer Rigging Problem-Solvers
It's that time of year to get the boat and trailer ready to fish!
