Incredible New Addition to Walleye Arsenal

Walleyes love swimbaits. Charlie Brewer’s Slider Grub is my favorite. But now their 2 1/8” minnow is beginning to compete with the 3” slider grub as my go to! Read more about these amazing baits.

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Overcoming Tough Fishing Conditions

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Early Season Mongo Crappies

Early spring is one of the best times to target massive crappies. Check out a few helpful tips and set ups to up your odds of catching a mongo!

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Launching Freshwater Therapy YouTube Channel

Learn more about the Charlie Brewer Slider Grub and how it’s helped us to be successful in our pursuit of walleyes.

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Mayfly Madness

Mayflies can mess up a fishing trip, but they don’t have to. Learn about an option of how to catch walleyes even after the mayflies start to pop.

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Early Season Crappies

Learn where to find early spring crappies and some sure fire ways to target them!

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The Key Walleye Bait Spring 2019: Charlie Brewer Slider 1 1/2" Slider Grubs

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Best. Walleye. Opener. Ever.

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Great Fall Walleyes

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Getting reacquainted with Lake George

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Solid Bite on Houghton

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Guide Trip Houghton Lake - May 22

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Fishing in Wind on Houghton Lake (at least we didn't get snowed on again!)

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Detroit River Plague Continues

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