Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – July 6, 2022
More on a report that details the ecological status and trends on the Upper Mississippi.
July 6, 2022
Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – July 6, 2022
A look at an in-depth report on the Upper Mississippi.
High-school anglers overcome odds in top tourneys
Florence, Ala. — It’s the end of Day 3 of a four-day (if you qualify) fishing tournament and your boat breaks down. But fellow tourney anglers give you a lift – including your fish – to the weigh-in and, it turns out, you qualify for the fourth day. But what to do about a boat?
Dealers: Sucker minnow shortage could continue
Erhard, Minn. — It hasn’t hit every bait shop in the state, but a shortage of sucker minnows is affecting their availability for most bait dealers around Minnesota. Those in the bait business, namely wild minnow trappers and those who sell the bait to shops around the state, blame the shortage on a double-whammy of
Expanded walleye take ahead for Mille Lacs?
Isle, Minn. — The walleye bite on Lake Mille Lacs has been so light this summer that the Minnesota DNR is considering liberalizing regs should a catch-and-keep season return Sept. 1. An abundance of forage in the lake has driven down catch rates to the extent that the DNR recently offered a few options for
Three-way swivel rigs – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma says the weight of the rig is key and that you just want to tick the bottom of the lake with your rig. Use a bell sinker, he suggests, and troll at a 45-degree angle using crankbaits, live-bait rigs, and spinner rigs.
Summer walleye tips and strategies – video
Some A-plus tips that will help you catch more walleyes this summer.
Bemidji Area Fishing Report – July 6, 2022 – video
For panfish, the fishing is a bit behind schedule. But that could change quickly.
Understanding water temps and the impact on fishing
And don’t forget to try fishing at night during the summer “doldrums” when water temperatures reach seasonal highs.
