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Persistence, big bucktails, and the right window can turn September into trophy muskie season

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Muskie – the fish of 10,000 casts. With a pseudonym as such, one can only assume that it’s difficult to catch. In fact, they’re often revered as the most challenging fish to catch in freshwater. For many, muskie fishing is a labor of love.
The anglers, themselves, are in a class of their own, unlike the vast majority of the angling community. They’re persistent, obsessive, and patient – determined to gain a competitive edge on their targets.

Persistence, big bucktails, and the right window can turn September into trophy muskie season Read More »

Tips for mastering the art of destination angling

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In the Midwest, destination angling is part of the summer experience. For some, it’s an annual trip to Canada, while for others it’s a first-time excursion to some far-off location. Regardless of your experience level, arranging the perfect trip requires careful planning.
With so many options, picking the right place isn’t always the easiest task. There are a few key factors that can help narrow the list.

Tips for mastering the art of destination angling Read More »

Minnesota’s opener features some of the year’s best fishing for multiple species

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The Minnesota fishing opener arrives this Saturday, May 10, and if you haven’t heard, it’s kind of a big deal. In terms of participation, there’s no other state in the Midwest that compares. Anglers come from across the country to partake in the annual occasion.
To many, it’s about much more than just the fishing. It’s a tradition. In terms of popularity, the top destinations are primarily walleye-centric bodies of water such as Lake Mille Lacs, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish, and a number of others.

Minnesota’s opener features some of the year’s best fishing for multiple species Read More »

Jeremy Smith: Time to take a pinpointed approach to managing forward-facing sonar

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Technology and the fishing industry go hand in hand. With every season, new concepts hit the market, hoping to make their mark. Perhaps the most impactful innovation of the past decade lies in the electronics arena – specifically in live- or so-called forward-facing sonar.
There’s no question it’s the most powerful tool to ever hit fishing. Not only does it help anglers find fish, but the information gleaned from such technology is far beyond what many thought possible. Along with power comes controversy. There’s never been a more controversial fishing product to reach the masses.

Jeremy Smith: Time to take a pinpointed approach to managing forward-facing sonar Read More »

With today’s ice-fishing technology, accessing new areas and identifying fish locations has never been easier

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Technology, in general, continues to change and evolve at a rapid pace.
These advancements not only make things easier, but arguably more enjoyable in many aspects of our lives. In the ice-fishing industry, technologies have changed immensely. Just a mere decade ago, things were dramatically different.

With today’s ice-fishing technology, accessing new areas and identifying fish locations has never been easier Read More »

Jeremy Smith: September can be a time to score big on muskies

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Muskies are a challenge – arguably the hardest fish to catch in freshwater. You can spend hours or even days with nothing to show for your effort and then, suddenly it happens. The challenges of catching them are both physical and mental. And that’s what makes catching one so rewarding.
The month of September is a time of transition from summer to fall, and it can be an outstanding time to score big.

Jeremy Smith: September can be a time to score big on muskies Read More »

From bass to panfish, topwater lures dominate in June

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Summer is here, and with it comes a sense of consistency in fishing.
The unpredictability of spring is fading as weather patterns become more stable. Anglers typically welcome the month of June with open arms, because some of the best fishing of the year happens now, particularly for species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and bluegills.

From bass to panfish, topwater lures dominate in June Read More »

Pre-spawn crappies: When you find them, you’ll reap serious rewards

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For many anglers, the spring period means one thing – crappies, particularly shallow water slabs. In Minnesota, with most game fish seasons closed, anglers focus their efforts on chasing crappies, especially as they move to the shallows to spawn.
While the popular opinion certainly leans toward the spawning timeframe, I personally prefer the pre-spawn period.

Pre-spawn crappies: When you find them, you’ll reap serious rewards Read More »

Commentary: An updated muskie-management plan in Minnesota is overdue

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Minnesota was once the greatest muskie-fishing destination on the planet. That fact created a generation of new muskie anglers, built Minnesota businesses, and attracted nonresident anglers from around the world to the state.
But Minnesota muskie anglers now believe the number of muskies and the quality of the muskie-fishing experience has been declining for more than a decade. The DNR largely has ignored Minnesota’s muskie fishery in recent years. In fact, the DNR has failed to produce a long-range muskie-management plan that was due to you, state license holders, in 2020.

Commentary: An updated muskie-management plan in Minnesota is overdue Read More »

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