Mike Howe: Howe's Fishing
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COLUMN: Highs, lows of fishing life
In my last column, I talked about some awesome fishing and catching that had been taking place across the valley. Sure, when the fish are “on the chew” as I like to say, everyone can look like a hero, without a who…
COLUMN: Fishing is as hot as the weather
Wow, where to begin this week? Let’s start with the temperatures, of which I am already growing weary! Feeling “wilted” is a term I have used lately, and I now have a three-hour sunscreen reminder on my cell.
COLUMN: Plenty of buzz about big smallmouth
There has been quite a buzz in the local angling community lately about a new state record fish caught in Northwest Montana — in Flathead Lake, in fact.
COLUMN: Gather all your intel before fishing new waters
A few columns back, I wrote about why I conduct seminars and how lucky we are in the Flathead Valley to have so many experienced anglers, guides and charter captains who are willing to give their time and share the…
COLUMN: Fishing picks up with change in weather
Wow, did that weather last week kick the fishing into gear across the valley!
COLUMN: Psst! Do you want to know a secret?
Many folks ask me, “Why do you give seminars? Aren’t you giving away all your secrets”?
Ice fishing's over; time for open water
Well, the 2015-16 ice fishing season has seemingly come to an abrupt close, after not much of a start.
Three tips to proper sonar use
If there is one thing that most ice anglers will agree on, it is that a quality sonar unit will help you catch more fish. I am not talking about those anglers (and you know who you are) who insist they do not need …
Last-minute gift ideas for anglers
If you find yourself today in a last-minute gift emergency for an angler in your life, chances are a gift related to fishing would be very welcome.
Weekend fishing tournaments in jeopardy
The Perch Assault and Ice Duels tournaments scheduled Saturday and Sunday on Smith Lake are at risk of being rained out.
COLUMN: First ice is almost here
Took a drive around the valley this weekend and several of the “first to freeze” lakes had a good coat of ice.
COLUMN: Plenty of work went into fishing show
This is the week I’ve been waiting for when an idea that was hatched almost two years ago to the day makes its television premiere across the U.S. and Canada. I am talking about the next two episodes of “Tom Gruenw…
COLUMN: Pursuing whitefish in the Flathead River
One of the most popular fisheries in years past was the annual Lake Superior whitefish bite that happened in late summer. These hard-fighting, tasty members of the Salmonid family would stage up shallow as they wou…
Kokanee tips and perch kudos
In my last column, I was sharing some information about our abundant kokanee salmon and trolling for them in the fall, arguably my favorite time to fish the Flathead Valley.
COLUMN: Best time of year at hand for kokanee
In his excellent book, “Kokanee — A Complete Fishing Guide,” author Dave Biser recalls his first experience with catching a kokanee.