We wanted to figure out how to catch whitefish on artificial lures so we could apply this to the burgeoning populations in southern Lake Michigan off Chicago.

Petes Tackle “Whitefish Slayers,” Zimmer Tackles Rattle D Zastor and the good ol’ Rattle Snakey are all good choices, as are the new lures Rick Green of Trick Tackle is making and selling ...

Dick Zimmer of Zimmer’s Tackle was the first to hear reports from his customers that the whitefish have been biting. Zimmer – creator of one of the most successful whitefish lures, called the ...

One of Schnitker’s flame-decorated lures brought in a northern pike. The Beave and the manta ray each drew in whitefish that weighed more than 3 pounds.

Freezing temperatures, wind and snow will keep away some anglers. But area bait shop managers and charter boat captains say there are still fish biting -- mostly steelhead and whitefish -- for ...

Any of the lures can be tipped with maggots, and Zimmer Tackle has also produced a whitefish fly that you can put about 12 inches above any lure.