Salmon are in my opinion one of the most exciting fish to target in the Midwest. Between the drag destroying runs and the aerial acrobatics, they really put on quite a show, not to mention how amazing they are on the grill. Late summer is prime time for targeting pre spawn King and Coho salmon as they move in closer to shore following the baitfish and preparing to spawn. The best part about it is the fact that you don't even need a boat! Just wander out on the closest breakwa

With the heat of summer upon us, now is the time to be targeting deep weeds for big walleyes. Here in the Madison area there are PLENTY of weeds that are often overlooked when targeting walleye. I have found on many occasions that going to a casting presentation this time of year utilizing aggressive lures will consistently produce fish while other techniques such as vertical jigging, slip bobbering, and trolling may be hit or miss. If the walleye aren't suspended following s

The fireworks may be over, but your summer beer drinking has just begun! New breweries, new beers, and new fests have taken over the Madison area. Here are a few highlights: New Breweries Lone Girl in Waunakee is now open AND pouring their own stuff. They currently have 6 Lone Girl brews on tap including a stout, IPA, and two wheat beers. Check out the rooftop patio! New Beers Next Door Brewing is adding more pineapple to their new round of Motha Pucka pineapple sour blonde