Joe Shead

Joined: Dec 13, 2024

Joe Shead is an accomplished outdoor writer, hunter, fishing guide and multi-species angler from Minnesota who will fish for anything, even if it won’t bite. Check out more of his work at goshedhunting.com and superiorexperiencecharters.com.

Nothing puts a bend in an ultralight rod quite like a beefy bluegill. Follow these tips to put more slab bluegills on the ice.

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Ice fishing season is just around the corner! Know where to find the best fishing once the lakes freeze by marking the best spots now.

A strong knot is the only link between you and the fish of a lifetime. Every angler should know these three knots.

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Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch, Palomar, and Arbor knots, the three fishing knots every angler needs for stronger connections and fewer lost fish.

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Think you know walleye? Take this fun 10-question quiz to test your fishing knowledge and see if you’re a true walleye expert.

Foot-long suckers rigged with quick-strike rigs are potent medicine for fall muskies.

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Learn the live bait rig that consistently beats artificial lures for fall muskies. Expert rigging, setup, and hookset tips for catching trophy fish this season.

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Learn how to grease and maintain your boat trailer bearings with this step-by-step guide. Enjoy your time on the lake instead of wasting your time on the shoulder of the highway.

As king salmon feel the impulse to spawn in fall, they move closer to shore, putting them within reach of small-boat anglers and shore fishermen.

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Discover the best fall king salmon fishing tactics on the Great Lakes. Learn how to catch trophy kings from small boats, shore, and rivers during the fall run.

Beautiful fall colors, uncrowded lakes and hungry fish ... what's not to love about fall fishing?

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Discover why fall is one of the best seasons for fishing. Learn how fewer anglers, trophy bass walleye lake trout and muskie feeding patterns, and crisp autumn days make fall fishing unforgettable.

Ouch! Getting hooked isn't a fun experience, but with a little planning, you can remove a hook from your body without a doctor visit.

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Learn how to safely remove a fishhook from your skin using two proven techniques: the jerk method and the push-through method. Fishing safety tips every angler should know.

The author holds an early spring lake trout caught while trolling a crankbait just a few feet below the surface of Lake Superior.

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Learn the top 3 lake trout fishing techniques — vertical jigging, trolling, and casting — and discover the best lures for each method to land trophy-sized fish.

Why are bananas considered bad luck on a boat? Lets consider the history and try to decide whether this tradition has any place in modern fishing.

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Why are bananas considered bad luck on a boat? Lets consider the history and try to decide whether this tradition has any place in a modern fishing strategy.

An impending storm can be too much for a muskie angler to resist.

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A haunting short story about one angler’s dangerous decision to chase muskies as a storm rolls in. Powerful and relatable for anyone who's risked it all for the bite.

Hear how one angler chased a childhood dream to catch his bucket list fish, an arctic grayling in Alaska.

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A dream of catching a bucket list fish turned into a wild Alaskan summer road trip chasing arctic grayling in remote lakes and streams deep in grizzly country.

Joe Shead

Joined: Dec 13, 2024

Catch More Bluegill Through the Ice: Why Big Bluegills Charge Your Jig…Then Swim Away

Ice Fishing Safety Tips: How to Know When Ice Is Safe and What to Do If Things Go Wrong

First Ice Walleye Fishing Tips and Techniques: Now’s the Time to Catch Aggressive Early-Winter Fish

Early Ice Fishing Hotspots: Where to Find Safe, Fish-Filled First Ice

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Scout Open Water Now for Early Ice Fishing Hotspots

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How to Tie the 3 Fishing Knots Every Angler Needs

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Think You’re a Walleye Expert? This 10-Question Walleye Quiz Leaves No Doubt

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One Rig That Outfishes Every Lure: The Secret to Fall Muskie Success

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How to Grease Boat Trailer Bearings: A Step-by-Step Guide for Smooth Towing

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Fall King Salmon Fishing: Trophy Time for Small Boat, Shore, and Wading Anglers

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6 Reasons Fall is the Perfect Fishing Season

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How to Remove a Fishhook From Your Skin: Simple, Safe, and Effective Methods

3 Proven Lake Trout Fishing Techniques and the Best Lures for Each

Are Bananas Bad Luck on a Boat? Or a Bunch of Fishing Nonsense?

Chasing Muskies Before the Storm: A Risky Fishing Obsession

Catching Arctic Grayling in Alaska: A Bucket List Fishing Adventure