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.
Steve Carney: An update from Minnesota/South Dakota border waters Read More »
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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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.
Steve Carney: Some tips for fishing the Missouri River in spring Read More »
As the ice-fishing season winds down, I’m gladly putting my gear in storage and also properly servicing the items for extended storage.
Here are some thoughts on proper off-season care of your ice-fishing gear.
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I love having conversations with fellow fishing guides when the subject turns to tipping from clients. There is no doubt some anglers don’t understand the protocol of tipping and don’t understand that it’s part of the process. Others, however, are just plain cheap.
Steve Carney: What’s expected when it comes to tipping fishing guides? Read More »
There is no doubt that Minnesota’s perch fishing is below average when compared with that of some other states. Some social media posts of huge perch that I see often are from Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas.
One example is northwest Minnesota’s Otter Tail Lake. This at one time was a terrific perch fishery. Nowadays, it’s rare to catch anything over 7 or 8 inches.
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It began as a typical morning on the ice, with all fishing gear loaded and in order. Then, I arrived to my morning destination only to find my auger wasn’t cooperating. I struggled for a few minutes, eventually finding that a bolt had fallen off one of my auger blades, meaning I had only one, not two blades.
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I recently was asked to speak to a sportsmen’s group in Rice, Minn., and upon doing some research, I couldn’t believe its history of giving to the community for over 85 years. Formed in 1940, the legacy of Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club giving was astounding.
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Most ice anglers these days are “flasher” people while on the ice. We’ve spent countless hours learning the good and bad of using flashers to mark fish, and we’ve become mostly comfortable with their use.
Lately, the new trend is the split screen combinations that feature a left-side traditional flasher and a right-side graph.
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