FISHING Articles and Tips

Here are some articles featuring pictorials of events we've covered, fishing adventures, as well as some fishing tips or tricks from us and assorted contributors from around the world. Some of the topics are decidedly offbeat, perhaps a reflection of my tastes for what is interesting or different. If you have anything fishy to contribute, I'd appreciate the input.

Ice fishing 2005 - a pictorial of a couple of ice trips in Chicagoland

Thai Freshwater Stingray (Himantura chaophraya) - An epic 6-hour battle by Jean-Francois Helias

"Luk Kroc" - Subsurface Shadows - More on angling for Thai snakeheads by Jean-Francois Helias

2003 Chicago Carp Classic - Pictures and story of the 10th Annual CCC (off site at CarpAnglersGroup.com)

In Pursuit of the Wels Catfish - A Euro-catfish with a head similar to North America's flathead catfish, but with the body of a serpent, by Ron Woodward - UK

Carp Rigging tips - make your own hair and bolt rig - Updated hair and bolt rig illustration from Buckeye Bob.

The Snakehead, Demon Fish from Asia - Jean-Francois Helias and his views on this revered fish in Asia, and reviled fish in the U.S.A.

In Search of IGFA record Siamese Giant Carp - Jean-Francois Helias provides more insight into his efforts in including this grand fish in the record books

Siamese Giant Carp - Discover the extra-large carp species native to Thailand, from pro guide Jean-Francois Helias

Wisconsin River fishing 2001 - Our latest trip in search of the elusive (for us) lake sturgeon..

2001 Chicago Carp Classic - Pictures and story on the 8th Annual CCC, this time on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL.

Kiyo returns in September - Kiyo comes back for some more bass fishing on my local lake, this time with a fly rod..

Kiyo - bass angler from Japan - Kiyo is the webmaster of one of the first bass angler's sites in Japan, and now works and lives in nearby Madison, Wisconsin..

Can-Am 2001 Check out pictures and results of the latest in a series of matches between the U.S. and Canada.

Read about one witness' view (ours) of the Chicago Carp Classic 2000, which took place on Sept. 30.

Sturgeon Fishing 2000 - Our annual sturgeon fishing trip on the Wisconsin River in the fall of 2000 (yielded one whopper!)

Chicago Carp Classic 2000 - Coverage of North America's premiere carp fishing tournament on the Chicago River.

Pre-baiting or chumming tip for CARP - Understanding the concept behind creating a productive swim of large fish through the "baiting pyramid."

Euro-style Match Fishing and the CAN/AM 2000 - Read about the European style of bank fishing competition where ALL fish count, and the heaviest final bag wins.

Sour Bait and Early Season Catfish - catfish bait tips from Wolf River guide Reg Hougelin

Lake Sturgeon Fishing on the Wisconsin River - One of our most productive trips for this ancient "dinosaur" fish, yielding three lunkers.

Northern Exposure - One of my earlier trips to Canada via a flying Yugo (small aircraft, I swear the rivets were jumping around)..

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