Jay Anglin

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Bridging Winter to Spring

1 month ago | thebasscast.com | Brian Carter |Jay Anglin

Bridging Winter to SpringAngling experts share their experiences combating extreme conditions in Whitewater Fishing’s Great Lakes Insulated suit. MUSKEGON, Mich. (February 26, 2025) – Whitewater Fishing was born on the shores of the Great Lakes and created with the foundational pillars of fabric, fit, and technology. Technical fishing wear that delivers the confidence to overcome the harshest conditions and let anglers to focus on catching fish.
Migration Alert: Great Lakes Region Hunters Wrap Up Waterfowl Seasons

2 months ago | ducks.org | Jay Anglin

With the exception of late dark goose seasons, which remain open through next week in a few states, and the annual Light Goose Conservation Order, waterfowl seasons have closed across the Great Lakes region. Looking back, this season was characterized by some ups and a lot of downs for many hunters. “I would say we had an average to below-average season,” explains Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Resident Game Bird Specialist Nate Huck.
Migration Alert: Arctic Air Brings Ice and Waterfowl to Illinois

Dec 5, 2024 | ducks.org | Jay Anglin

Climatologists report that November was one of the warmest on record for Illinois, and most waterfowl hunters will concur given the tardy push of ducks and geese into the Prairie State and early-season migrants filling out bags as late as last week. Then, like a flip of the switch, frigid temperatures dipped well south of the Great Lakes, prompting hunters to rummage around the gear room for their long johns and insulated jackets.
Fall is the Time for Muskies | BoatTEST

Nov 20, 2024 | boattest.com | Jay Anglin

By Jay AnglinTake advantage of the gap between fall and ice fishing season to stalk the biggest muskies of the year. Muskegon, MI – Muskie fishermen are at the very least super focused on their quest to hook and land a giant, and truth be known, most are obsessed with it. Why else would somebody dedicate nearly every angling second in pursuit of these Jurassic-sized freshwater fish?
Eleventh Hour ‘Skis

Nov 18, 2024 | thefishingwire.com | Jay Anglin

By Jay AnglinMuskegon, MI – Muskie fishermen are at the very least super focused on their quest to hook and land a giant, and truth be known, most are obsessed with it. Why else would somebody dedicate nearly every angling second in pursuit of these Jurassic-sized freshwater fish? Muskie fishing is hardly a high-volume ordeal, and the old saying – yes, the ten thousand cast one, well it often rings true. But these fish keep numbers of anglers coming back for more punishment season after season.
Migration Alert: Michigan Waterfowl Numbers Strong, Weather Uncooperative

Nov 7, 2024 | ducks.org | Jay Anglin

Michigan waterfowlers started the season off with a bang, but hunting success has tapered off for many as balmy weather continues. This goes for the entire state, including the Upper Peninsula, where it’s not unusual to see ice on shallower waters by this time of year. But the news isn’t all bad. Most state and federal waterfowl areas are holding fair numbers of ducks. The birds just haven’t been moving much.
Migration Alert: Wisconsin Waterfowlers Off to a Strong Start

Oct 24, 2024 | ducks.org | Jay Anglin

Wisconsin waterfowlers have plenty of hot spots to choose from, including the vast pools of the upper Mississippi River in the west and the lengthy Lake Michigan coastline in the east, as well as an incredible number of inland lakes, rivers and marshes. As one can imagine, the Badger State offers plenty of habitat for migrating waterfowl, but it also raises an impressive number of ducks and geese.
Converting to Saddle Hunting

Oct 15, 2024 | paragraph4.media | Jay Anglin

Converting to Saddle Hunting By Jay AnglinMUSKEGON, Mich. (October 16, 2024) – How many times have you been sitting and wished your location was 50- or even 20-yards closer to what turned out to be the travel corridor? Unfortunately, moving a semi-permanent treestand during the season is a big risk, and while not impossible, odds are any mature bucks in the area will know something is up. On the other hand, saddle hunting makes it easy to move.
Target rivers during the fall for big smallmouth bass

Oct 15, 2024 | billingsgazette.com | Jay Anglin

MUSKEGON, Mich. – Pound for pound, smallmouth bass are undeniably one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish in North America. Words like ‘belligerent’ and ‘chippy’ come to mind when describing their demeanor when hooked, hence their popularity with anglers. While in many regions of the country smallies maintain their position as a top attraction throughout the summer months, an unfortunate number of anglers lose interest once other fall attractions kick in.
Migration Alert: Incoming Cold Front Should Increase Migration into Minnesota

Oct 10, 2024 | ducks.org | Jay Anglin

Minnesota is a large state that offers a wide range of habitats for migrating ducks and geese. While the far north is often on the leading edge of the migration for so-called “calendar ducks” such as blue-winged teal, ring-necked ducks, and redheads, waterfowl numbers in the southern prairie region usually don’t peak until late October into November.