Most jigs also have a small “stinger” hook attached that is inserted into the tail of the minnow to hook short strikers. Take plenty of jigs when you go sauger fishing.

Bryant said that he and Carosella were fishing 1-ounce sauger jigs in 24–50 feet of water using 8-pound test braided line. They were bouncing the jigs on the bottom in the heavy current.

Bass: With water temperatures struggling … bass fishing is slow in this Carroll County lake. Try jigs or other slow moving bait, working them deliberately in 20-to-30 feet of water.

Sauger fishing is just starting to heat up on the Illinois River in time for Sunday's Illinois Walleye Trail Fall Classic at Henry.

``I'm fishing for sauger,'' the Muskego, Wis., pro said after the Thursday afternoon Sunset Park weigh-in. ``I've been on a good sauger bite all week in practice catching several between 19 and 21 ...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to fish for walleye and sauger at Lake of the Woods, a rather large body of water located where Minnesota and Canada come together. While there, I learned jus ...

Fall sauger fishing is improving on the Illinois River. Just ask Hook, Line & Sinker friends Max Actis and Mike Stuckert of Spring Valley.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments through Jan. 31, 2025, on a proposed regulation change for walleye and sauger fishing. The change ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Walleye and Sauger fishing in Pennsylvania will begin Saturday, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission said. "Walleye are a popular catch for anglers seeking fish that can ...