We’re not talking about wild boars here! We’re talking about one of the most sought–after freshwater game fish here in the Heartland, the Largemouth Bass. Micropterus Salmoides Floridanus, or as it is affectionately called by many hard core bass anglers, the “Bucketmouth”! After looking at this one Louie caught back in April 2011, out of the Heartland’s Lake Josephine, just two … [Read more...]
Fishing In The Heartland: Speckled Perch Season
by Dan Echols With the days here in the Heartland getting shorter and a little cooler, it means one thing. Well it means a lot of things, but to Louie and me it means speck season is cranking up. Specks or speckled perch (or crappie as they are called in other parts of the world) are schooling up, and getting ready for the yearly spawn. This is one of our … [Read more...]
Fishing In The Heartland: Fishing With Louie
By Dan Echols With the afternoon storms here in the heartland lately and the lightning that usually accompanies them, coupled with the fact that school is back in full swing, Louie and I have had to change our fishing tactics a little. Instead of late afternoon trips, we’ve switched to going early in the morning. We’re not complaining though because with all … [Read more...]