Wesley Littlefield

1 week ago | outdoorhub.com | Wesley Littlefield

Crappie fishing during the spawn isn’t limited to boat anglers. Crappie spawn in ponds, lakes, and creeks just a few feet off the bank. This means they’re the most accessible to shore anglers this time of year.   I’ve been bank fishing since I could hold a rod, and I still use the following seven tips to catch a mess of crappie during the spawn. Don’t Overdo It With The Gear I love testing new gear and tend to overpack for most fishing trips, but during the crappie spawn, I strip everything down.

2 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Wesley Littlefield

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Most turkey hunters overlook one of the most effective tools: the kayak. When properly rigged, a kayak becomes your stealthy, silent partner, getting you closer to wary gobblers, accessing untouched terrain, and helping you outpace other hunters. A smart kayak setup doesn’t just boost your odds; it transforms your entire turkey hunting experience.

1 month ago | fieldandstream.com | Wesley Littlefield

The bass spawn is one of the best times of the year to catch your personal best largemouth or smallmouth. As water temperatures warm across the country, bass begin to gorge on food in preparation for the grueling spawning process. Though broken up into different phases, the spawn itself takes place in shallow water, where bass make beds and fertilize eggs. While this is a great time for shore anglers to target bass, those with a kayak can access areas that foot and boat fishermen can’t reach.

2 months ago | outdoorhub.com | Wesley Littlefield

I experienced a roller coaster of emotions on my first elk hunt, from pure excitement to frustration and disappointment. The excitement began when I read the email that I’d drawn into a once-in-a-lifetime elk hunt at the Witchita Mountains in Southwest Oklahoma. Since it’s a National Wildlife Refuge, a minimal number of tags are awarded to hunters through the state’s hunting lottery to help manage the herd.