2008 Articles
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August 2008
Afraid to touch a fish! by Ted Peck
My faith in the future of America was shaken to the very core not long ago when my sister-in-law and nephew "Arthur" came to visit for the weekend. My wife's sister works long hours as a nurse trying to provide for her son. His Dad bailed out when t...
Catching Fish in July & August by Tony Dean
July and August are traditionally the hottest months of the year and are a real test of the fisherman's skill.
I've known and spent time on the water with a lot of fishermen and I've noticed that the really good ones are flexible, they don't hes...
Summer Wingdams On The Miss by Ted Peck
There are no 'sure things' on the Mississippi River in August. But rocky fingers called "wingdams" which help maintain a nine-foot navigation channel are pretty close-provided you can "read" them, of course. Be forewarned that learning to "read" wing...
Swim Bait Bass by Bob Jensen
Theres a new bait style in the Midwest that is proving itself to be an outstanding producer of largemouth bass. Its called a swim bait. Swim baits have been a big deal for a couple of years in other parts of the country where largemouth bass are th...
The Big Picture by Jackie Vogen
It's often said that making a difference in the life of another can be a very rewarding experience. So once again my husband and I are volunteering our time and fishing skills through a therapeutic and recreational program. This program that we're in...
July 2008
Find'Em and Catch'Em In The Summer by Bob Jensen
It would appear that summer is finally here, and most of us would say, "Its about time". The weather so far this year has been weird.
Now that were in the summer period of the year, we need to change our fishing a little bit. Earlier, when the...
Hints For High Water Cats by Ted Peck
Catfish have at least one characteristic for the feline mammal which gave them the name-when threatened a catfish will often seek refuge in a tree. Boiling currents in the Rock and other rivers push virtually all fish species to seek refuge from high...
Teach A Man To Fish by Dave Duwe
Catch a man a fish and he eats for a day, Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Being a fishing guide, I take everyone fishing; from pros to first timers. The most important thing about taking anyone fishing is to understand their expecta...
The Pike Of Summer by Ted Peck
"Esox lucius" is known by many names beyond its official Latin designation. Water wolf. Gator. Snake
and several other more colorful descriptions not suitable for this newspaper. For many, northern pike are the black sheep of gamefish. Muskie hunters...
June 2008
Get Ready For Summer Fishing by Bob Jensen
As the weather continues to slowly warm, anglers should be aware of changes in the fish-world if they want to be successful in their catching. As the water warms, the underwater world changes, and those changes will influence how fish behave and how ...
No Bologna - The Old Timers Had a Great Weekend by Jackie Vogen
If you haven't learned the meaning of true friendship, then you need to check out Lake Link's "Old Timer's" thread. We've been called "Old Timers" and "Old Geezers", but our friendships and our sense of humor have been a major contributing defense ag...
Outsmarting Early-Season Eyes by Ted Peck
Thirty-five years of marriage has made me a better fishing guide, although I must admit guiding and fishing were both more fun back before the marital knot was tied and cinched down tighter than a loop in boat launch line you were foolish enough to l...
May 2008
Bulls on the Beds by Dave Duwe
Early summer is one of my favorite times of year; the end of snow, flowers blooming and most importantly, bluegills on their beds. The bigger bluegills are in some circles called "Bulls." They are big and fight like a fish 4-5 times their size. Bl...
Chasing May Smallies On The Big River by Ted Peck
"What's the big deal
you catch lots of bass?" my wife snorted as she witnessed a victory dance accompanied by multiple howls and war whoops.
No point in explaining to someone torn from the deep metaphysical truths in the latest issue of Oprah th...
Potomac River Road Trip for Smallies by Bill Schultz
I never enjoy the wait from late October to early May to get back on the water for smallmouth bass. The way this past winter began, and continued, I knew the six months was going to feel even longer. With this in mind, I thought I'd try to coordina...
Safe Boating by Jackie Vogen
My husband and I purchased our first boat approximately three years ago. At that time, boating was new to me, so my immediate goal was to gain a better understanding of boating. As a novice, my objective was to learn to properly operate a boat and be...
April 2008
Finding Success On April 'Eyes by Ted Peck
Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. This month it seems like all who sported shamrocks, sipped green beer and danced a jig have tied a jig on a spinning rod and morphed into walleye anglers
an every one of them arrived at the boat launch down at...
Fishing With Children by Jackie Vogen
Winter is now behind us, spring has finally sprung, and fishermen are making plans to hit the water to do some fishing. While making plans, here's something to think about. Have you given any thought about setting one day aside to introduce a child t...
Get Ready For Open Water by Bob Jensen
Some Midwest anglers are already on the water, others are still on the ice. For most of us though, our first open water fishing trip is still a couple of weeks off. There is a thought that ice-out might be later than usual in some areas, so some of u...
The Run is On! by Dave Duwe
With the game fish season closed until the first weekend of May, some of the best walleye fishing of the year can be had in most of the major river systems. Walleyes are pulling out of the lakes and impoundments to the spawning flats in the rivers. ...
March 2008
Late Ice Panfish by Bob Jensen
In some states throughout the Midwest, the ice-fishing season for walleyes and northern pike is coming to a close, or has, in fact, already closed. If you live in one of those areas, now is not the time to hang up the ice-rods and put the shelter and...
Plastics And Hair For Pre-Spawn Walleyes by Ted Peck
Walleyes are moving seriously into the spawning mode across Wisconsin and I haven't thrown a minnow at 'em yet. The reason stems from a convoluted mixture of logic and philosophy, which so far has revealed truly promising results. This self-imposed...
The Old Timer's Ice Fishing Classic by Jackie Vogen
What brought me to Lake-Link was the "Women and Fishing" area; however, while surfing one day, I discovered another topic that also piqued my interest. With one click of the mouse it led me to the "Old Timer's" thread. Here, I met my new friend, JayL...
February 2008
Cold Weather Boating Tips by Ted Peck
The Bible lesson found in Matthew 14 is having great impact on my fishing efforts this winter. You may recall Peter saw Jesus walking on the water and headed his way, perhaps to find out where the fish were biting. Suddenly he realized that most fish...
Hold’Em High by Bob Jensen
Whether youre talking about open water fishing or ice-fishing, one concept remains constant: Youve got to put your lure near the fish if you want to catch it. That sounds basic, but especially when ice-fishing, where your lure is in relation to the...
Post Football Pike by Dave Duwe
As football season comes to a conclusion with the big game. It's time to turn your attention to ice fishing. Being the father of a young son, the easiest kind of fishing for a 5 year old is tip up fishing. Living and fishing in Southeastern Wiscon...
Spring Perch Bite on Little Bay de Noc by Captain Marty Papke
Plain and simple: nothing beats a bucket full of spring caught Perch from the Great Lakes! Over the past several years we have been seeing some great catches of Yellow Perch. Here are some methods, areas, and some little tricks to catching a "tasty"...
The Friends We Meet Along the Way by Jackie Vogen
I've often said, "The fish are just a bonus". Now let me explain how I've come to this conclusion. When you think about all the fishermen that you've met through the years, and then think about the friendships that have developed through fishing, you...
January 2008
Fishin' With the Fishin' Musicians by Bill Schultz
During the summer of 2006, I noticed an interesting fishing report about a river in Wisconsin by a guy with the handle, Fishinmusician. I hadn't heard of this river in my home state, where I thought I knew all the good smallie rivers. So, I message...
Gearing Up For A Successful Season by Jackie Vogen
I've fished all season, moving from one hot spot to the next, in search of the elusive fish. And, just when I thought I was done for the year, I find myself gearing up for 2008. My boat has been winterized and put into storage, but my thoughts are co...
Lessons From A Season Of Fishing by Bob Jensen
The cold northwest wind that blew through recently signaled the end of another fishing season for most folks. There will still be some trips to the river to catch walleyes, and ice-fishing will kick in pretty soon, but for now, most fishing is taking...
