Shiner minnows have been a mainstay for spring walleye fishing since the walleye boom of the 1980s. Shiners are available are available some years, and other years they are a no-show.
Steve Carney: Tips to get the most out of your shiner minnows for spring walleyes Read More »
The spring crappie bite is finally on, and targeting the bulrush areas of your favorite lake should be the name of the game right now. Choosing the best bulrushes is critical, because they often vary in density and the lake substrates in which they grow.
Here are some tips as crappies are spawning in shallow water near rushes.
Steve Carney: For late-May crappies, think bulrushes Read More »
After a long wait this spring, crappies are now shallow and are cooperating with anglers. Cold and rainy weather in April finally gave way to higher water temperatures, and crappies have responded.
Here are some crappie-fishing tips as we approach mid-May, the best time of the year to score on shallow-water crappies.
Steve Carney: Post-opener in Minnesota is time to target crappies Read More »
Looking back on 51 years of Minnesota fishing openers, I have one opener that stands out. The fishing opener of 1993 was one of the greatest days of my life.
Gary Sorenson, of Insurance Brokers of Minnesota, then-Outdoor News Publisher, Glenn Meyer, and I hatched an idea for the opener. Readers could send Outdoor News letters describing why they should tag along with yours truly on the opener.
Steve Carney: Reflecting on my favorite fishing opener in 1993 Read More »
Several weeks ago, it looked like lake conditions were ahead of normal following a lengthy warm spell. But the past two weeks have been miserable, weather-wise. Now it appears lake water temperatures are below normal and could make the May 11 Minnesota fishing opener a real challenge.
Water temperatures in the north and northwest have been stuck in the low 40s for about three weeks, and it’s cold nights that are the culprit. Here are some thoughts for the upcoming fishing opener.
Oh, the weather: Where will walleyes be on the Minnesota Opener? Read More »
There certainly are instances in which planer boards used for pulling crankbaits while walleye fishing will shine.
Steve Carney: Planer boards have their place Read More »
My first fishing trip to the Big Stone-Traverse South Dakota border-waters system turned out rather lukewarm, as anticipated. It’s amazing how predictable this system can be when everything is predicated on spring water temperatures.
Steve Carney: Modest fishing success on the South Dakota border, but best is yet to come Read More »
I just viewed a short snippet on forward-facing sonar provided by legendary angler Hank Parker, who spoke about this relatively new phenomenon.
In a nutshell, he said that he’s not a fan of the technology. Hank has seen it all, and I value his opinion greatly. Good for you, Hank!
Steve Carney just says no to forward-facing sonar Read More »
I love cooking game birds as much as I do walleyes and crappies, and over the years I’ve tried cooking Canada geese in a variety of ways, from crockpots to stir-fry, but I just hadn’t found a way I liked to eat it until I began making jerky.
The past two seasons I have harvested a few geese and kept the breasts in a freezer, and now I think I’ve come up with two jerky recipes that work for me.
Steve Carney: Enjoy your geese the jerky way Read More »
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