Ross Robertson

Ice fishermen are the duck hunters of the fishing world. Diehards with a passion to be in the outdoors in less-than-ideal conditions a majority of the time. Just because you have a passion for it, however, doesn’t mean you won’t suck at it. Fish in the winter months can be pickier than a teenage...

Large bodies of water, such as the Great Lakes, have fairly large populations of mostly stocked steelhead. Unlike their cousins found in western rivers, they tend to be much less picky, and getting a lure in front of them is often the most difficult part of the equation. While steelhead in rivers...

Perch has to be one of the most underrated freshwater fish. They’re widespread across the country, don’t require much gear, are family-friendly, and taste great, too. However, fish are still fish, and they just don’t jump in the boat, so here are factors to consider before your first, or next, perch...

The word luck is often thrown around very loosely in fishing. While there can be a certain amount of luck in anything, those who consistently have success will tell you that other factors typically are in play. Consistently catching fish, particularly trophy caliber, doesn’t involve as much luck as...