Fishing Articles

Sponge Balls (for Steelhead) by Tony Ensalaco
While walking to retrieve my vehicle at the take out’s parking lot, I was unexpectantly approached by an older gentleman. “Mind if I ask you a few questions partner?” the...
Sponge Balls (for Steelhead) by Tony Ensalaco
While walking to retrieve my vehicle at the take out’s parking lot, I was unexpectantly approached by an older gentleman. “Mind if I ask you a few questions partner?” the...

Tricked Out Trolling Flies (Tips for Trophy Tro...
Note this is a follow-up article from GLA June/July 2019, “Tricked Out Salmon Spoons.” Thank you for the feedback! Some of your shared setup tips, strategies and pics have made...
Tricked Out Trolling Flies (Tips for Trophy Tro...
Note this is a follow-up article from GLA June/July 2019, “Tricked Out Salmon Spoons.” Thank you for the feedback! Some of your shared setup tips, strategies and pics have made...

Ice Bound Steelhead: The Spring Run Cometh by M...
Snow devils come whirling across a white expanse that extends to the eastern horizon. Under those twisting ghosts of tornados past—and several feet of ice—rainbows come in from the...
Ice Bound Steelhead: The Spring Run Cometh by M...
Snow devils come whirling across a white expanse that extends to the eastern horizon. Under those twisting ghosts of tornados past—and several feet of ice—rainbows come in from the...

Recruiting New River Anglers by Jim Bedford
It is no secret today that young people are really into electronic devices for use and recreation these days. In fact, I like to say that we are in our...
Recruiting New River Anglers by Jim Bedford
It is no secret today that young people are really into electronic devices for use and recreation these days. In fact, I like to say that we are in our...

Fishing Teamwork by Tony Ensalaco
Recently, Great Lakes Angler ran an article that I wrote in its October/November issue titled, “How to Beat Your Buddies Without Making it a Competition.” It discusses the competitive nature...
Fishing Teamwork by Tony Ensalaco
Recently, Great Lakes Angler ran an article that I wrote in its October/November issue titled, “How to Beat Your Buddies Without Making it a Competition.” It discusses the competitive nature...

Cranking Winter Steel by Matt Straw
After years in the wide-open Great Lakes, steelhead suddenly run upstream. The walls close in. Steelhead are jacked up on speed as it is, but just being in a river...
Cranking Winter Steel by Matt Straw
After years in the wide-open Great Lakes, steelhead suddenly run upstream. The walls close in. Steelhead are jacked up on speed as it is, but just being in a river...