So is there a single bait option that works best for catching panfish through the ice? That’s a loaded question, which doesn’t have just one definite answer. The problem (OK, it’s not really a problem) is that anglers have several options, and they all seem to catch fish. Crappies, bluegills, and perch are aggressive feeders that have no problem chewing on a wide range of jigs and lures.
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Pulaski is a 702-acre system with some depth, plenty of fishable structure, and extremely clear water. It’s noted for producing good numbers of largemouth bass and crappies.
Minnesota’s recreation-heavy Pulaski Lake has plenty of fish for Buffalo-area anglers Read More »
On paper, the 2023 Minnesota fishing opener looks like it should be a good one. That wasn’t the case just a couple of weeks ago when ice still covered a large portion of the state’s lakes, with some serious concerns across northern Minnesota.
But with four days of summer-like temperatures in mid-April and an extended stretch of extremely windy conditions shortly thereafter, most of the ice disappeared before everyone’s eyes.
Minnesota’s 2023 fishing opener could be worth the wait Read More »
Catching walleyes with leeches has been around for decades, yet compared to minnows and crawlers, they’re still a relatively recent bait. Here’s some history behind how leech-fishing tactics started.
Bait leeches are readily available these days across the walleye range. You walk into a bait shop, put down your money, and purchase them by the dozen or in bulk amounts.
Walleyes and leeches: A little history of fishing with this popular blood-sucking bait Read More »
Looking for a pleasant place to spend a day outdoors with your family and to catch some fish while doing so? Hennepin County’s Lake Rebecca is worth checking out.
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A look at some of the best mid-winter walleye lure options.
What to do when the going gets tough for winter walleyes Read More »
With its sharp shoreline breaks, incredibly deep water, and long, narrow shape, Roosevelt Lake in Outing is a unique system, especially in this part of the state. The lake has a reputation for kicking out large walleyes – not huge numbers, but big fish. There’s also a short history of lake trout in Roosevelt, which
Muskellunge have made Roosevelt a ‘destination’ lake in Minnesota Read More »
It doesn’t matter where you live in the ice-fishing belt: A walleye is a walleye, and seasonal winter moves and changes happen for these fish just as they do during the open-water period. Where you’ll find fish during first ice is typically not where you’ll find walleyes during the middle or tail end of the
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By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer So you’ve been sitting on the fence about diving a bit deeper into this ice fishing thing. Or, you’ve been at it a while and haven’t experienced the success you’d anticipated. Regardless of your status – a relative newcomer or someone looking to up his game – there are numerous ways
Six simple steps to better ice fishing Read More »
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