Columns / Mike-howe

February 18, 2021 midnight

Ice anglers welcome deep freeze

Well, if this recent cold snap didn’t put a smile on your face, then you are not an ice angler!

March 4, 2021 midnight

Time to get new fishing license

While there is still plenty of ice fishing left, March always seems to signal big changes...

March 18, 2021 midnight

Montanans go national!

Anyone who has ever fished a tournament has probably wondered how they would stack up on the national scene...

April 1, 2021 midnight

A time of transition for anglers

Early April angling can be a tough go.

April 29, 2021 midnight

Crazy for crappies!

Over the last few years, I have really become obsessed with black crappies.

May 13, 2021 midnight

Crappie Crazy continued

In my last column, I talked about one of North America's favorite fish, the black crappie.

May 27, 2021 midnight

Memorial Day fishing

But hey, we don’t need sunshine and warm temperatures to go fishing!

June 10, 2021 midnight

The fishing gets good!

For full time guides and outfitters, fishing “season” never really ends.

July 8, 2021 midnight

Summer fishing in full swing

There are a lot of lakes in our area that really offer the best of both worlds for someone looking to fish all day.

July 22, 2021 midnight

Late summer patterns take effect on waterways

If you are venturing out anywhere on a river, stream or small lake, you will need to watch for restrictions and closures.