I believe the deer aren’t there to begin with. I have dozens of contacts throughout the state, and I often heard, especially from friends in northern Minnesota, that groups of six to 12 hunters in a party would harvest one or two deer during two weekends of the firearms season. Everyone I talked to said they saw more wolves than they did deer.
Scarcity of deer in Minnesota means rules need adjustment Read More »
Walleyes will always be my favorite fish to catch through the ice, but this season I’ve had a banner year locating and catching big bluegills. Catching good numbers of bluegills isn’t a big deal, but catching the big ones is another story. Here are some tips.
Big bluegills can be had in Minnesota! Here’s how to catch them Read More »
Walleyes will always be my favorite fish to catch through the ice, but during the 2022-23 season, I had a banner year locating and catching big bluegills.
Catching good numbers of bluegills isn’t a big deal, but catching the big ones is another story. Here are some tips.
Big bluegills can be had – here’s how Read More »
The saving grace is that anglers must pay around $2,000 to $3,000 for the complete unit. The high cost is the only reason these units aren’t in every boat or on the ice.
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I tell people that if they choose to fish near these popular areas, they should check the outside edges – around 100 to 200 yards away from the cluster.
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Many anglers do well on these community spots by fishing into the nighttime hours.
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Tiny minnow imitators have been the most successful at catching large bluegills lately. Believe it or not, they work just as well without wax worms or larvae as they do with the bait, but there are instances, especially when fishing in deep water, when live bait enhances the presentation.
Tiny baits, little fish, and a visit in the ice house from an otter Read More »
I often see anglers struggling to find quality bluegills when they’re fishing a mediocre lake with really no chance of connecting with big fish.
Get on the chase for big bluegills Read More »
Thoughts on how to go about targeting these wonderful panfish.
On the chase for big bluegills Read More »
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