By Kyle Schauf
North Central Staff Writer

March 18, 2010

I’ve been fishing the Mississippi River my whole life.  If there is one constant variable on the Ol’ Miss, it is it’s ability to humble a fisherman.  Just when you think you have it figured out, something changes.  Could be the water depth is expected to drop 9/10ths, flow is increasing by 500cfm, or water clarity is going from 2-foot visibility to chocolate milk.  These are just a few of the conditions that can change daily on the river. Naturally this doesn’t even take into account the factors that a change in weather can bring.  The ever changing variables of the river seem to play into my personal strengths as a fisherman.

By Mike Radice
Northwestern Staff Writer

March 15, 2010

Cabin fever is a tough thing to shake.  When winter arrives it’s grand to watch big snow flakes tumble blissfully to the ground and pile up.  But by March, it’s time for a change of scenery.  It’s time to oil the fishing reels, swap out old monofilament for new and get back to open water.  Take a small thermometer too because the water temperature may affect success even if you are hell-bent on wetting a line.

Photos courtesy of Damon Coppola

March 11, 2010

When traveling to tournaments or other events, I’m often asked about the colorful wrap on my Chevy Suburban and Ranger boat including how it is applied, the cost and who designs it.

Our sport has come a long way in the 20 years I’ve been fishing professionally. I’ve had large logos on my boats before, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d have a large decal like this on my Ranger or Suburban.