So far, the early duck season has been rather dismal. I have been hunting in various areas of the state, and it’s been a tough go.
Fortunately, blue-winged teal have been the most prevalent bird in the bag so far, with few mallards, gadwalls, and wigeon. I am certainly not impressed with the bird numbers, and things seem far slower than in previous years.
Early-season ducks, and a report from the deer stand Read More »
The low-water woes continue as we slide into late September. This low-water issue is a factor for both fishing and for duck hunting.
I had a backwater area scoped out for the early duck season, only to find it dry and unhuntable. Checking your duck areas prior to hunting is imperative this season because many sloughs, backwater areas, and river systems are as low as I have ever seen them.
Low-water woes, and a ‘blue’ pike from Otter Tail County, Minnesota Read More »
I recently had the pleasure of quarterbacking a fishing event for 10 fellow veterans near Battle Lake, Minn. I managed to get a group of fishing buddies together to assist, and my guiding group consisted of Mike Jordahl, Jim Merickel, Dan Olson, and Jay Miller – all Otter Tail County residents and awesome anglers.
Our mission was to provide a morning of fishing for veterans, sponsored by the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation. This foundation was established by a group of people who loved Brady, grieved for him, and wanted to keep his personal tragedy from happening to others.
Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation gets vets on the water Read More »
The summer’s heat and humidity have been awful, and there is no doubt in my mind that game fish have changed their patterns because of the hot streaks. Keep in mind that we had mid-90-degree days in late May and that type of heat continued.
Why are the fish so shallow this season in Minnesota? Read More »
Most anglers are aware of the glidebait phenomenon and how that lure style has become a staple in most tackle boxes. I will honestly say it has taken me about two years to get the hang of these innovative baits, but I now have confidence in them after some fishing success.
These baits are commonly used by ice anglers, but because of their versatility, they’re becoming more common during the mid-summer months, too.
Switchin’ to glidebaits: Try them this summer Read More »
Reflecting on the 2023 open-water fishing season, I have had some interesting twists and turns and have some insights to share.
There is no doubt that hot weather has had a big effect on success since the month of May. There were 90-degree days in late May, and this continued into early June. In a nutshell, fishing really went south just after the 4th of July, which is unusual for this part of northwestern Minnesota.
Minnesota’s open-water fishing ’23: Hot, and not in a good way Read More »
I absolutely love hunting doves. The Minnesota dove-hunting season has been around for nearly two decades now, and I have more fun chasing doves than I do any other game bird.
The window of opportunity to hunt doves is always short, and it all depends on the weather during the month of September. Here are some thoughts on strategies and scouting prior to the Sept. 1 dove season opener.
September anticipation: doves on the brain Read More »
Because I use this rig in very shallow water (5 to 7 feet), commercial, off-the-shelf spinner blades are too heavy and cumbersome.
Custom-made: Steve Carney’s ‘slow-death rigs’ catch fish Read More »
Fishing is downright tough right now. The bite has slowed immensely, and they’re few and far between. We anglers have for decades relied on spinner rigs to trigger walleyes to get a reaction bite, and that’s where we’re at in early August.
Here are three spinner-rig methods I rely on at this time of the season. Among the three, usually one trumps the others.
Three spinner-rig methods you can rely on for walleyes in August Read More »
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