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Steve Carney: Ways to limit the irritating effects of fishing through weeds in summer
Steve Carney
July 17, 2024
High temperatures recently have increased weed growth in many Minnesota lakes, making it more of a challenge to properly present fishing baits. This is typical for the middle of July, and we again are faced
Top mid-summer bass hotspots – video
Site Staff
July 17, 2024
Hot weather reduces the number of places bass can use comfortably in the summertime. If you know where to look, you can find big concentrations of fish, and the hotter the weather the better.
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Lure fish in with masterful jigging
Tim Hill
July 17, 2024
Jigging is my favorite, because it gives me a chance to work with people to figure out what fish want.
Most of the time, I recommend slow jigging and bouncing on bottom – almost
Steve Carney: Condition your crawlers for better walleye fishing
Steve Carney
July 12, 2024
As we slide through the month of July, nightcrawlers on live-bait rigs are now replacing minnows as the primary bait for walleyes.
Not all crawlers are created equal, and there are things you can
Preparing for your fishing trip – video
Terry Tuma
July 11, 2024
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests that, in addition to having your boat ready, organize your tackle, taking just enough for what species of fish you are targeting, all before you go out on the lake. In
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Be willing to move for walleyes
Dan Eigen
July 10, 2024
If you’re looking to put some walleyes on your boat deck, it might require hitting numerous certain spots. With water clarity off the charts on many lakes, we’re dealing with skittish fish a lot of
Long-lining for walleyes – video
Terry Tuma
July 3, 2024
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting 15 to 20 feet out from the boat and using a line counter reel to better duplicate success. Troll at 1.5 to 2.0 miles per hour and use a braided
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Summer crappies require time, patience
Tom Neustrom
July 2, 2024
Summer crappies aren’t the easiest fish to find. After the spawn, crappies tend to stay fairly close to the same areas and migrate to deeper water.
We’re not talking 18 feet or more, but
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Be prepared before getting on the water
Darren Troseth
June 26, 2024
This tip goes out to all avid river and stream anglers, particularly in the wake of this year’s exceptionally wet spring. Leveraging the National Water Prediction Service from NOAA can enhance your fishing experience.