August 17, 2001

Most anglers know that night fishing can be the best fishing of the summer. But what a lot of people don’t know is that often there are better lures for night angling than the tried-and-true topwater plug. A recent outing demonstrated other possibilities when Glenn Lazich and Tim Black, both of New Berlin, and I […]

Aug. 18-19: The Oakland Conservation Club will hold their Annual Picnic featuring archery and trap shoots, live music, prizes and raffles. For more info call 608-423-3920 or 920-563-9194. Aug. 25: Marshfield Chapter of WWA is hosting a State Duck and Goose Calling Competition held at Herters in Beaver Dam. Registration from 9 a.m – 10

Correspondent Madison A groundswell of support for a separate Department of Forestry in Wisconsin came rumbling to the surface as proponents participated in a press conference Aug. 6 at the State Capitol. From private woodland owners to county forest representatives to retired foresters from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the theme was the same:

Aug. 24-26: 3-day Event for Women ages 14 & up at Camp Brachman in Almond. For more info call Linda Hinz at 608-356-8958 or email: lindahinz@jvlnet.com Aug. 25: Woodland School Landowner Workshops offers “Your Land – Your Vision” seminar in Juneau County, half-day beginning at 8:30 a.m., $20 per person, call Rob Nelson at (608)

The point is, none of the baits we were using were topwater lures. They were subsurface at best, worked around various sections of the bank. Inside weedlines, particularly those that are separating sandy banks and deep weed flats, are some of the best after-dark hangouts for bass. The inside edge (the edge of the weedline

A Circuit Court judge in Madison, Wis., issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday to stop the state’s first dove hunt, which was scheduled to start Saturday, Sept. 1. The hunt is postponed until the court determines the outcome of a lawsuit brought forth by Wisconsin Citizens Concerned for Cranes and Doves. More details will be

Funny how things change. The first time I fished with well-known Minnesota fishing guide Dick “The Griz” Grzywinski, we were rip-jigging on Big Winnie. We caught lots of walleye and big perch, but occasionally a northern would chomp on the jig. Good-bye jig! The Griz would unleash a long litany of profanity, which usually ended

The weekend event will feature a number of activities and prizes, as well as special in-store promotions. Kids’ Day is Aug. 26 and each youth age 12 and under will receive a free grab bag. The Minnetonka Galyan’s store is located off Hwy. 394 at Hopkins Crossroad. For more information, call (952) 525-0200.

Aug. 21-Sept. 13: Hunter Ed. Class – Oshkosh Hunter Safety at Carl Traeger Middle School from 6-8:30 p.m. For more info call Tom Gray at 920-233-4578 or email: stgray@charter.net. Aug. 22: Hunter Ed. Class will be held at the West Shore Sportsman Club in Two Rivers. Call Duane Osmunson at 920-755-2150, Dave Duval 920-793-3549 or