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AIM Pro Walleye Series anglers in a 2011 tour stop in Winneconne. File photo

Blogger John McArdle previews the AIM Pro Walleye Series in Wisconsin

Every wonder what it might be like to fish with Mark Martin, Gary Parsons or Sam Anderson? Well, this could be your chance.

Apr. 26, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle chases walleyes on the Wolf

Every year scores of people hit the Wolf River in Fremont for the famous walleye run but this year it seemed to take forever to happen.

Apr. 26, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle shares a recipe for Italian-style fish

My next post comes to you from across our northern border. Canadian professional walleye angler Joe Giuliani has a rich Italian history of fish recipes. He was kind enough to share one with my readers. Here’s Joe’s story and recipe:

Feb. 13, 2013

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A perch fish fry. Submitted by John McArdle

Blogger John McArdle welcomes fish fry season

Ask any Wisconsinite what is on the menu on Friday night and the answer is most likely going to be some kind of fish. Growing up in a smaller-sized town in Wisconsin, I became accustomed to Friday night eateries and the battered delicacies which were served in small wicker baskets. Perch, cod, or whitefish, beer battered with a side order of American fries and cold slaw and homemade tartar sauce was the main draw on Friday nights.

Feb. 13, 2013

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Blogger shares tips for navigating Winnebago's ice

With the upcoming sturgeon season only a few days away, many people will be traveling the ice on the Winnebago system in route to their shanty in hopes of spearing the big one.

Feb. 4, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle recaps weekend's ice push on Lake Winnebago's east side

With 54 mph winds from the southwest recorded around the Lake Winnebago area over the weekend, you can expect the ice to shift a little.

Jan. 20, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle reviews winter wear

Part of being a blogger for Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com means that I take providing product information very seriously. Blog readers want quick information that’s reliable from people who actually use a certain brand or style in the woods or on the water.

Jan. 17, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle goes back to school. Ice fishing school, that is.

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to attend (as well as photograph and write about) Mark Martin and his Ice Fishing Vacation School held on Lake Gogebic in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was a fabulous event and it’s difficult to decide what to write about so soon after attending the school. My mind is still swimming through many thoughts and ideas for blog posts and columns.

Jan. 10, 2013

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Blogger John McArdle finds them biting on Lake Winnebago

After one of the warmest Decembers on record, the south end of Lake Winnebago and its bays are finally ice capped and fairly fish-able. We have seen 3-5 inches of ice in the bays. People are just now heading out on the main basin on the south end and ice reports vary between 2- and 4-inches.

Jan. 2, 2013

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Mark Martin runs an Ice Fishing School in the Upper Peninsula. Contributed photo

Blogger John McArdle looking forward Ice Fishing Vacation School

When I received the email from the boss asking if I was interested in attending and covering the Mark Martin Ice Fishing School for Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com a big smile came across my face. After weeks of the blahs and the non-existence of ice on Lake Winnebago the invitation was all I needed to read to get met jacked up.

Dec. 20, 2012

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Blogger John McArdle wonders when the iceman cometh

Here's a quick list of early season must haves:

Dec. 16, 2012

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Blogger John McArdle has high hunting hopes for next year

The great thing about a trail camera is it gives a guy hope for the following year. If you have a bad season or are having the blues about this warm weather it’s always nice to look back at your photos to see what’s on tap for next year. Here’s a buck were hoping made it through the year. He only showed himself once but it sure gives a guy drive to join that winter archery league or make changes in your set up.