Bobber fishing is probably one of the most simple ways to fish, period. That said on these dog days of summer it can also be a deadly tactic for getting lazy walleyes to eat on the Madison Chain. Slip bobbering deep structure and weeds is one of my favorite ways to keep a bite going when another dies, especially when a trolling or casting bite slows down. Your choice of live bait, a jig head, and a bobber is all it takes. This Lake Mendota walleye couldn't resist half a night

Trolling with lead core line is a pretty old school tactic that few anglers seem to really know much about. The name itself, "Lead Core" is fairly self explanatory. It is just that, braided line with a lead wire core which results in the line sinking and taking with it whatever lure you put on the end of it. That said lead core is specifically used to get lures that do not dive very deep to run much deeper without adding in line or clip on weights. Makes sense, right? As far

It’s that time of year again that some anglers hate and others love, summer. The bass are going into deeper water and being much more selective about what they eat. In Crystal and Fish lakes near Sauk City most fish have receded into 8-12 feet of water and are no longer biting everything they see. Some have remained near shore but they are few and far between. Even though the fish are picky, there are some key baits that can still stir up a bite. My first choice for a summer