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Steve Carney

Steve Carney: Advice on shore-fishing for crappies, and some Minnesota opener tips

Fishing from shore for crappies was standard practice for this fishing guide back when I was young. In those days, you could fish off of people’s docks and go most places without any hassles. Obviously, things have changed.
I’ve been shore-fishing the past two weeks with varied success. Some days, crappies are biting, and other days they are strangely absent. Here are some shore-fishing tips that have worked for me.

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Steve Carney: Protect yourself from accidental hooking this season

In reviewing my logbooks from years past, I see that I’ve been to various hospitals statewide about six times in my career due to hooks embedded in my body. Most of the time, I get a handful of treble hooks from grabbing some support in my boat and accidentally placing my hand on a crankbait that’s lying on a gunnel.
But last season, I made a change. I came up with the perfect solution: lure protectors.

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Steve Carney: An update from Minnesota/South Dakota border waters

The ice finally went out a few weeks ago on the Minnesota/South Dakota border waters of lakes Traverse and Big Stone, but as usual, the fish bite is yet to hit a high gear. I looked back several years in my log books and noticed the bite has usually been best about two to three weeks after ice-out.

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Steve Carney: Final time on the ice produces some fun crappie action

The last week of ice fishing for this angler was a bittersweet affair, but it’s now time to put away ice-fishing gear and get ready for open water.
The past three weeks have been rather exciting, because crappies and bluegills have been in shallow water and many were caught just below the ice hole.

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Steve Carney: Some tips for fishing the Missouri River in spring

I just returned from my first spring trip of the year to the Missouri River in central South Dakota. The results were good. As I have written about for years, it’s all about having the right weather to increase your odds of catching fish.
Here are some tips that have brought me success for decades on this wonderful river. I’m looking forward to a great April on the water.

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