Steve Carney, Author at Outdoor News

Steve Carney: Think ahead to open water; and concerns of low water levels

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

The ice fishing season has been long and productive in Minnesota, and I am spending most of my time preparing for the switch from ice to open water.
Three months on the ice was enough although it was a great season with super ice conditions. But it’s time to make the transition! Here are some of usual tasks that I tackle at this time in mid-March.

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Steve Carney: Inline vs. classic spinning reels over the ice!

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

There is little doubt that “inline” ice reels are here to stay. The popularity of these new-age rod-and-reel combinations has grown and many of my buddies use them. I remain mildly unconvinced. I have tried four brands of inline rod-and-reel combos this season and they just don’t perform for me.

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Steve Carney: Seek out ‘shade’ for panfish under the ice

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

Every once in a while you learn something on the water (or the ice) that qualifies as revolutionary.
A buddy recently came across a pattern of locating crappies and bluegills under snow drifts. I can’t believe I haven’t stumbled on this pattern myself, but I tried it out recently and found success. Here are some thoughts on this revolutionary technique.

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Steve Carney: The fine, icy art of deadsticking

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

Anglers often hear the term “deadsticking” which has gained in popularity in the past few years. It’s basically a passive presentation that requires zero effort but can produce fish when aggressive jigging tactics fail. Here is a primer on deadsticking.

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Steve Carney: Modern-era hub-shack innovations

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

Hub shacks are an important addition to my ice fishing and they certainly have their time and place. Certain situations on the ice make hub shacks super comfortable, but they also can add hassle and stress.
All manufacturers have made improvements recently, and the changes are awesome. Here are some of my impressions.

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Steve Carney: Four tips before Minnesota’s inland waters walleye angling ends Feb. 22

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

These cold temperatures lately really take a toll on your body, so I advise setting up late and staying fresh for the night bite. Yes, it’s inconvenient and pretty much negates the dinner hour, but you’ve got to take the action at their schedule, not yours.

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Steve Carney: Fishing in comfort, and auger blade screw insurance

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

It’s hard to believe, but I hadn’t until recently fished from inside a wheelhouse.
But finally, I had an opportunity to sample the wheelhouse lifestyle, and I must say, it is unique. A buddy invited me to fish with him from his wheelhouse on a cold, minus-10 evening. When I arrived, it was already set up and we were ready to fish.

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Steve Carney: How to find success on the ice on western Minnesota’s Big Stone Lake

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

I always try to take a couple of winter trips to Big Stone Lake in western Minnesota because I rate this as one of the best ice-fishing destinations in the Midwest.
I recently returned from one of these outing after having had some success. Here are a few tips if you plan to explore this awesome fishery.

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Steve Carney: Do ATVs attract fish? And an FFS rant

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing, Opinion / Steve Carney

The ice conditions so far this winter season have been excellent in Minnesota. A lack of snow cover, however, has really made for a crowded day of angling, because those with wheelhouses can essentially go anywhere they want to go.

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Steve Carney

Steve Carney: Think ahead to open water; and concerns of low water levels

Steve Carney: Inline vs. classic spinning reels over the ice!

Steve Carney: Seek out ‘shade’ for panfish under the ice

Steve Carney: The fine, icy art of deadsticking

Steve Carney: Modern-era hub-shack innovations

Steve Carney: Four tips before Minnesota’s inland waters walleye angling ends Feb. 22

Steve Carney: Fishing in comfort, and auger blade screw insurance

Steve Carney: How to find success on the ice on western Minnesota’s Big Stone Lake

Steve Carney: Do ATVs attract fish? And an FFS rant

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