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Al Lindner: A borrowed boat and some perspective on forward-facing sonar

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Sometimes we put ourselves in unique situations, especially when it comes to fishing. I found myself in one of those just the other day. For a variety of reasons, I decided to sell my boat a little early this year. A decision like that is not taken lightly, especially because it leaves me boatless for arguably the best time of year to fish.
Thankfully, a good friend of mine has a Lund 1875 Pro V that he was willing to loan out. It’s a great boat, set up with just about everything a person could need. Honestly, the only piece of modern technology it was missing was forward-facing sonar.

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Al Lindner: Strange summer conditions in the Midwest forcing anglers to adapt

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This season has been an odd one, to say the least. In all my years, I’ve never seen weather patterns quite like this – and not just in Minnesota, but all across the Midwest.
We’ve had unseasonably cold, unseasonably warm, and wind that never seems to end. To add insult to injury, we’re also experiencing water levels at extreme lows – as much as three feet in some lakes. This combination has been a bit of a recipe for disaster and changed how fish are using the water.

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Al Lindner: June is one of the top two months for open-water fishing

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As someone who’s been in the public fishing spotlight for several decades, I get asked a lot of questions. There’s two, in particular, that come up on the regular: “What’s your favorite lake?” and “What’s your favorite time of year to fish?”
The former is rather difficult to answer because there are so many great lakes, and, truth be told, I’d prefer to keep my favorite to myself. The question about time of year, however, is as easy as it gets. If I could only fish for two months, there’s no question it would be June and October.

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Spring’s first bite: unlocking ice-out crappie patterns

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Spring is here and we are welcoming it back with open arms. After another long winter, many of us are ready to be back in the boat on the open water.
Spring panfish get a lot of coverage all year, but most of that content focuses on the spawning periods. The ice-out timeframe rarely gets coverage, but it can be an incredible time for panfish – particularly, crappies and bluegills.

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Al Lindner: Anglers located and caught a lot of lunker fish during open water 2025

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I’ve been fortunate to fish across the Upper Midwest for decades. With every season, there are some common themes, general observations, and lessons learned. While some years are on the good end of the spectrum, others tend to be less than ideal.
As this open-water season of 2025 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on what went well, on what didn’t, and everything in between. There’s no doubt in my mind that the theme for this season was big fish.

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Al Lindner: October is meant for trophy fish

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October is one of those special months. Truth be told, it’s the first “real” month of autumn. For many, the season is filled with activities such as watching high school football, hunting, and numerous other fall-related happenings. But for me, it’s still all about fishing.
People often ask about my favorite time of year to fish. If I could pick only two months, there’s no question they would be June and October.

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Al Lindner: Flexibility, finesse, and the tools that saved a recent, wind-blown trip in North Dakota

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In my opinion, the best time to fish is when you have time. Work schedules, family time, life events, and other obligations often take precedence in our lives, as they should. If you want time on the water, then you have to fish when you can.
Unfortunately, as anglers we aren’t always dealt the best hand. In many instances, the only time we can fish is when conditions are less than ideal. Maybe it’s raining, maybe there’s too much or too little cloud cover, maybe it’s too hot or too cold, or maybe the wind is blowing.

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Al Lindner: Spring river action is the ultimate walleye window

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With game-fish seasons closed on inland lakes across much of the Midwest, anglers flock to river systems in hopes of setting the hook. Mass migrations of walleyes are making their way to spawning areas, and legions of walleye anglers aren’t far behind. Spring is a favorite time of year for many, and that’s for good reason. This is, without a doubt, the best timeframe to target walleyes.

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Al Lindner: There’s much to love about fishing the heart of October

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October is officially here, and with it comes a slew of activities.
Football season, hunting (of various types), and a number of other fall-related happenings take precedence over time on the water for many. For me, however, it’s all about fishing. The month of October is, without a doubt, my favorite time of the year to fish.

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