American White Pelicans
Many years ago I was fishing on Lake Winnebago on a quiet summer’s day fishing for perch. My usually friends, the seagulls, came to visit me to try to get a free meal. Out of [...]
Pike Lake (WI) Review
Pike Lake is located approximately 25 miles north of Milwaukee, between Hartford and Slinger partially in the Kettle Moraine forest. The naming of this lake was due to the high population of “Walleye Pike” rather [...]
Post-Spawn Walleye
Post-spawn walleye fishing can be very challenging, but taking an educated approach can produce impressive results. The first thing to understand is that not all walleyes spawn at the same time or in the [...]
Spinner Rigs – The Basics
Use of Spinner Rigs By Mark Schram, Myfishingpartner.com Spinner rigs have been in existence for over 30 years, and have been an effective method of covering water to produce walleyes once water temperatures reach above [...]
Spring Musky Tactics
By Mark Schram It’s late May or early June, and at your local bait shop there is a story being told about a trophy musky being taken on a bobber and worm off some guy’s [...]
Stuck in a rut?
by Mark Schram Does your fishing trip constitute a trip to the same spot, using the same color and style lure, but looking for a different result? Too many times I notice the same boat [...]
The Hunt for Early Ice Pike
It’s getting to be that time of year again. You’ve packed up all your hunting gear and said goodbye to another great autumn season. Your local boat launch has been cut off by ice now [...]
The Launch
by Mark Schram There is nothing more humbling than a not so perfect boat launch at the ramp. The pressure builds as the line grows behind you, and all eyes ascend upon you like a [...]
Walleye Details
By Mark Schram Attention to detail is often the difference between success and failure while fishing. A perfect example was several weeks ago during a tournament, when my partner Jim Pyle was kicking my butt [...]
Is Your Walleye Rig in a Rut?
Is the same old nightcrawler or jig always on your walleye rod, even if you're not catching fish? Maybe it's time for a change. By Ed Harp Walleye fishing can be tough at times. But [...]