Take it From Me

Take It From Me is my space for opinions, lessons, and things I’ve learned the hard way. It’s not advice in the traditional sense, just honest thoughts, personal experiences, and the kind of perspective you only get by living it.

Take It From Me: 5 Lessons from a Mediocre Angler

Take It From Me: 5 Lessons from a Mediocre Angler shares what I learned chasing big pike on Lake of the Woods, including bait patterns, tip up strategy, and preparation tips for Minnesota fishing.

Thor Skoe

Mar 24, 20222 min read

Take it From Me

Chasing GIANT Lake Trout – Fort Peck, Montana Take it from me As someone who had never winter camped, never targeted Lake Trout (let...

Thor Skoe

Feb 8, 20224 min read

Hole hopping for crappies in sub‑zero temperatures

Take It From Me: 5 Tips for Cold Snap Crappies | Ice Fishing in Extreme Cold

Chasing crappies in –39°F isn’t easy. Here are five things I learned about staying warm, staying mobile, and staying on the fish during a brutal cold snap.

Thor Skoe

Jan 6, 20222 min read

Big walleye caught while trolling on Lake Erie

Take It From Me: 5 Tips for Lake Erie Walleyes | Big Water Fishing Lessons

A long drive, big water, and giant walleyes. Here are five things I learned on my Lake Erie trip as a self‑proclaimed mediocre angler who loves to learn.

Thor Skoe

Mar 31, 20212 min read