by Greg McCain In a state full of fishing destinations, Green River Lake ranks as a proven producer of huge numbers of crappie. Located in south-central Kentucky, Green River often gets lost in the myriad of other crappie fisheries such as Dale Hollow, Kentucky, and Barkley lakes. Yet few Kentucky crappie-fishing venues offer the daily consistency of Green River, and the small reservoir also serves as a hub for a family-friendly vacation. Guide David Jones knows the lake well and…
Read MoreIt’s on! It’s live! It’s in person! It’s the 45th Annual Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce Walleye Tournament. The two-day 125-boat community event combines homecoming and fun with a serious competition. Teams fish Friday and Saturday, June 25 – 26 for the $6,500 guaranteed first prize. Cash payout is more than 100-percent of team entry fees; dozens of valuable prizes and cash have also been donated by local merchants. Sunday, June 27 is reserved if weather shuts down a tournament day. Johnnie Candle, tournament director, said, “It…
Read More“Better safe than sorry,” veteran Devils Lake, North Dakota ice guide Zippy Dahl said after closing out his 26th year on the ice. His 10 guides operate under the apt title of Perch Patrol. “This was an extremely busy winter, with clients filling most every day from Christmas through the first week of March,” he said. Business was solid due to the continued Canadian border closure and shaky ice conditions in much of the traditional ice fishing belt. “Our ice shaped up early and…
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