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Largemouth bass held over open water near grass shoreline
Fishing Smallmouth Bass

Spinnerbaits for Midwest Bass: Blades, Retrieves, and Where to Throw Them

Matthew July 17, 2026 bass, largemouth, midwest fishing, smallmouth, spinnerbait

A spinnerbait is one of the most honest Midwest bass baits you can throw —…

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Dock fishing often produces mixed panfish like this green sunfish.
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Matthew bank fishing, bass, midwest fishing, panfish, reservoir 0 Comments

Bank Fishing Midwest Reservoirs: No Boat Required

You do not need a boat to fish Midwest reservoirs. Dams, riprap, parks, bridge access,…

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July 17, 2026
Largemouth bass held up with a scenic lake and hills in the background
Fishing Boating
Matthew bass, boating, kayak fishing, midwest fishing, panfish 0 Comments

Kayak Fishing Midwest Lakes: Safety, Wind, and How to Fish from a Paddle Craft

A kayak opens Midwest lakes that are hard to fish from shore and expensive to…

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July 17, 2026
Assorted panfish laid out on a wooden cutting board ready for filleting
Fishing Panfish
Matthew bass, bluegill, farm pond, midwest fishing, panfish 0 Comments

Farm Pond Fishing in the Midwest: Bluegill, Bass, and Simple Multi-Species Tactics

Midwest farm ponds and small private or community lakes are where a lot of us…

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July 17, 2026
Lip-grip photos work well for bass — support the body and keep the fish wet.
Fishing Smallmouth Bass
Matthew bronzebacks, midwest fishing, river fishing, smallmouth bass 0 Comments

River Smallmouth Bass: Midwest Current, Seams, and Seasonal Tactics

Midwest rivers are some of the best smallmouth bass water in the country — current…

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July 17, 2026
Northern pike lying in a black mesh landing net over the water
Fishing
Matthew midwest fishing, northern pike, pike, weedline 1 Comments

Northern Pike Fishing in the Midwest: Weeds, Spoons, and Simple Trophy Tactics

Northern pike are the apex ambush predators of many Midwest lakes and rivers. They use…

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July 17, 2026
Fishing Panfish
Matthew crappie, midwest fishing, panfish, spring fishing 0 Comments

Spring Crappie Fishing in the Midwest: Brush, Docks, and Shallow Staging

Spring crappie fishing is one of the most fun stretches on the Midwest calendar. As…

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July 17, 2026
Largemouth bass held over open water near grass shoreline
Fishing Panfish Smallmouth Bass
Matthew bass, midwest fishing, panfish, summer fishing, weedline 1 Comments

Midwest Weedline Fishing: Bass and Panfish on the Deep Edge

If you only learn one Midwest summer pattern, learn the weedline. The deep edge of…

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July 17, 2026
Fishing Conditions
Matthew fall fishing, jig fishing, midwest fishing, walleye 0 Comments

Fall Walleye on Midwest Lakes: Jigs, Minnows, and Structure That Work

Fall is prime time for Midwest walleye. As water cools and baitfish push shallow, walleyes…

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July 17, 2026
Dock fishing often produces mixed panfish like this green sunfish.
Fishing Panfish
Matthew bluegill, midwest fishing, panfish, slip bobber, yellow perch 1 Comments

Midwest Slip-Bobber Panfish: Depth Control That Catches Bluegill, Perch, and Crappie

If you fish Midwest ponds, reservoirs, and weed-edged lakes for bluegill, perch, or crappie, a…

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July 17, 2026

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  • Cleaning and Filleting Panfish: Tools, Methods, and Storage
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  • Spinnerbaits for Midwest Bass: Blades, Retrieves, and Where to Throw Them
  • Bank Fishing Midwest Reservoirs: No Boat Required
  • Fall Panfish Fishing: Open-Water Tactics Before First Ice

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