My second fishing trip to the Minnesota/South Dakota border waters of Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake was much better than my first trip. Water temperatures had risen into the low 50s, and the bite was on.
Come early May, anglers can struggle during the daytime hours. Much depends on the weather.
Steve Carney: With spring fishing, timing is everything Read More »
In reviewing my logbooks from years past, I see that I’ve been to various hospitals statewide about six times in my career due to hooks embedded in my body. Most of the time, I get a handful of treble hooks from grabbing some support in my boat and accidentally placing my hand on a crankbait that’s lying on a gunnel.
But last season, I made a change. I came up with the perfect solution: lure protectors.
Steve Carney: Protect yourself from accidental hooking this season Read More »
The ice is becoming a distant memory in western Minnesota, but it has been a slow go. Anglers, as they usually do, have the drive to hit open water as soon as possible but often have a tough time finding ice-out crappies.
Here are some thoughts.
Steve Carney: For ice-out crappie anglers, patience is a virtue Read More »
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.
Steve Carney: Final time on the ice produces some fun crappie action Read More »
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.
Steve Carney: Stow away ice-fishing gear the right way Read More »
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.
Steve Carney: Singing the big-perch blues from Minnesota, and a pike nails a transducer Read More »
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