New friends from Richmond on board today. We started out where we’ve been getting them and they were no where to be found. We got the call from up the line and decided to relocate about 30 miles away. We were hooked up almost instantly and after about an hour released a large Bluefin of […]

https://www.facebook.com/maumeetackle?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr   Facebook issues. Click on the link above to get to our Facebook page. Like and follow to stay up to date SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:56 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-7:34 PM WEIGHT: 3/4 oz – 1 oz BLUEGRASS ISLAND:   Crossing is permitted COLORS: Brighter colors the last two days.  Glow head/...

Every year before the season gets going the Marilyn Jean IV goes through its annual Coast Guard inspection. It’s a thorough process — inspectors come aboard go over the boat from top to bottom and verify that everything meets federal safety standards before we’re cleared to take passengers out on the water. For a boat […] The post The Marilyn Jean...

Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily “March Madness” has begun and it feels awesome!!!  It is fantastic to be out on the river everyday again catching up with fellow fishermen (and women) seeing people excited to be outside and shaking hands with wild PM steelhead daily!!!  The shop is ramping up with business (We are […] The post March 8 2026 appeared firs...

GORDO BANKS PANGASMarch 8th 2026 We had more tourist activity this week; it most likely has to do with the proximity to Spring Break. Water conditions remained similar to the previous week though we did notice North winds making a … Continue reading →

Missouri River trip planning starts with one question most anglers ask us: when should I come? The honest answer is whenever you can get here — but there’s a lot more to it than that. Flows hatches access what section to fish how far out to book. I’ve put together this guide to answer the … The post Planning a Missouri River Fly Fishing Trip appea...

The official first day of spring / spring equinox is still a couple weeks out. Winter has been pretty dismal this year with little to no valley snow and not much on the ski hill. Most of the state is below average. The Flathead area snowtel sites are saying we're about 80%. Winter isn't [...] The post Spring Fishing Report appeared first on Bigfor...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT FIRST WEEK OF MADNESS OF MARCH 2026 DATE: MARCH 8 2026 • LOCATION: LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA It is all about location right now on Lake Guntersville. If you are not in the right place it can turn into a struggle bus effect in a hurry. The fish are doing something we […] The post Week 1 | 2026 Madness of March – Lak...

Crazy how they show up. BAM!  Just like that. Heads up -our main facebook page is suspended dont know why. So follow us on our alternate page at “Maumee Tackle –  Fishing Kayaking & shooting outfitters”     SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:57 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-7:33 PM WEIGHT: 5/8 -3/4 oz BLUEGRASS ISLAND:   Crossing is … The post Maumee River report 8 Mar...

Hello from the Santiago Chile airport. I arrived here from Chilean Patagonia where I had a great time with the Magic Waters crew ar Patagonia Baker Lodge then to the Cinco Rios Lodge and finally to the Estancia Del Zorro where I left just after sunrise to catch a flight from the regional airport in … Continue reading Jeff’s Spring Ahead Fishing Re...

Columbia River Fishing Guide – Portland Oregon If you’re looking for world-class fishing in Oregon the Columbia River is the place to be. Known for its abundant salmon sturgeon and walleye the Columbia River offers a fishing experience that’s second to none. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out our guided trips provide […] The pos...

Aquatic invasive species primarily spread from one water body to another by “hitchhiking” on boats trailers and other equipment. You can help protect Michigan waters by teaching boaters about invasive species giving demonstrations on proper boat cleaning and conducting invasive species boater surveys to the [Read More] The post Clean Boats Clean W...

Bass Spawn on Lake Guntersville Keys to Understanding As we progress into the month of March the bass will move into the spawning beds and start the spawning process. The keys to understanding the process are many but becoming educated in their movement will be your best friend so you can follow the process and... Read more » The post Bass Spawn o...

SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:01 AM SUNSET/ LAST CAST-6:31 PM WEIGHT: 1/2- 5/8  oz BLUEGRASS ISLAND:   Crossing is permitted Button wood Davis and Bluegrass island are the most likely areas today to try as those areas have the best current in this low water.  I’m thinking down river too where the water is a bit deeper.  … The post maumee river report -7 m...

Today was nice and warm but had some patches of fog. The high was 64 while the low was 57 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 59 feels like 52 with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow will be in the 60s again! Winds will continue to be light to gentle […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared first on Hatteras Island...

The warm weather this past week has been a welcome trend as the water warms and clears. The gulf water is a very nice green blue with baitfish showing along the beaches and near shore wrecks. Mackerel snook snapper pompano and other fish have shown. Jigs and spoons are working well.  In the backcountry snook … Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report...

Run timing and regulations on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers can vary from year to year but the dates below reflect what you can expect during a typical season here on the Kenai Peninsula.   Sockeye Salmon We begin fishing for sockeye salmon on June 11th when the Upper Kenai opens by regulation. The […] The post Kenai and Kasilof River Run Timing...

Ambition Report 25th.January’26 Striped Marlin off Sydney in January. This is a prolific time for catching Striped Marlin as well as Blue Marlin. Yesterday was an interesting day to say the least. A not to often weather event a sea fog shrouded the whole area off Sydney. Usually these things lift as the sun warms … Continue reading → The post appe...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is planning to release flow pulse from Cougar Dam on the South Fork McKenzie River as soon as Friday March 6th for up to five days. The release will result in higher and faster-moving … Continue reading →

Spring marks the start of one of Georgia’s most exciting fishing opportunities largemouth bass season. As water temperatures begin to warm bass move into shallow water to prepare for the spawn making them more active and accessible for anglers. Lakes ponds and reservoirs across the state begin producing quality catches as bass stage near shoreline...

Blue ridge April 2026 Temp 60 Level -8 ft Clarity 12ft This crystal clear lake is filling up and coming to life. Fish are starting to move back to their spring time hunting grounds. Look for walleye in the 35ft zone during the day and cruising the shorelines at night this month. […]

With drought conditions lingering over the southeastern United states the recent rains are a welcomed sight. Guntersville lake fishes much better when water is moving through the system and there is some color in the water. I expect excellent fishing as the weather stabilizes. This week has been fun and challenging. There are fish in all 3 phases...

OFFSHORE- Bit of a bumpy forecast for the upcoming weekend. Conditions look good for a strong sailfish bite on Friday and Saturday. A scattered pick on the sailfish throughout the week. A handful of dolphin reports this week in 300-500' of water. Blackfin tuna action remains good up to the north (Push Button Hill) with a fair number of tuna scatter...

The fishing has been off the charts for the last 6 weeks and I don’t  see it slowing down anytime soon. The walleye have been scattered all over the lake moving in and out of spawning grounds on and off gravel bars or in current. We have been absolutely hammering them everywhere day and […]

BLUE RIDGE MARCH 2026 temp 48 Level -17 ft Clarity 15ft March is when we start to see this lake wake back up from winter. We start to get some grass coming back water levels start to come up and temps start to elevate above their bottomed out feb lows. This brings the walleye out of […]