Downriggers are standard equipment for Great Lakes anglers, but they have practical applications for inland trout anglers and even walleye anglers in some places. They are an effective tool for ...

Trolling crankbaits on lead core line is one of the most effective ways of putting a limit of walleyes in the boat on some waters. The lead core approach was popularized several years ago by ...

The author holds an early spring lake trout caught while trolling a crankbait just a few feet below the surface of Lake Superior. / Joe Shead There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but ...