After two months of catching fish in shallow water through the ice in Minnesota, things have changed dramatically. Come February, it’s a deep-water bite. There are reasons for this.
Steve Carney: Abandon the shallows! Think deep in February Read More »
I admit it I’ve been towing my portable ice shacks with ropes for about 40 years.
Therefore, there have been a number of “ghost rides” that my portables have been on as a result, so I figured it was time to upgrade to tow bars.
Steve Carney: Time for a fish shack towing upgrade Read More »
There is no way I would access a lake without my chartplotter. I remove the chartplotter from my boat in the autumn and install it on my ATV with a heavy-duty ball mount, plug in a 12 volt cord, and I’m good to go.
The chartplotter is an important safety item, especially when you’re heading onto a lake and, more importantly, when you’re returning back to the access. Here are some reasons why this item truly can be a lifesaver.
Steve Carney: Ice anglers should be using chartplotters Read More »
I was astonished when I filleted a 16-inch walleye and out poured nine minnow heads, which the fish had managed to pluck from my jigging spoon.
I finally caught the walleye on the 10th try. I think this thievery was going on most of the morning, because the hit was always soft, but eventually I won. Somehow, some way, the walleye had a special ability to steal bait.
Steve Carney: Catching a thief, and some tasty fish soup Read More »
The early ice season in Minnesota has started out fairly well, and I’ve been catching both bluegills and crappies in 5 to 7 feet of water. This is where sight-fishing comes into play. Here are some tips for this shallow-water plan of attack.
Steve Carney: Sight-fishing on the ice just makes sense sometimes Read More »
Lately, bluegills in area lakes have been hitting fast and furiously, mostly in shallow water. The lakes I fish contain a variety of sizes of bluegills, but I’ve been targeting only the bigger ones.
My strategy is simple. I used artificial lures, such as small spoons, and no live bait.
Here’s why.
Steve Carney: For big bluegills, leave the live bait at home Read More »
I’ll admit that I’m superstitious when it comes to reusing my arrows. Once released, whether it is a hit or miss on an animal, that arrow is considered retired. But that’s just me.
On the technical side of things, reusing today’s modern arrows can be dangerous. Modern arrows are made from tiny carbon fibers, some aluminum, and pieces of graphite. These arrows stay much more rounded than did the old aluminum arrows, but in reality, these modern arrows can easily develop flaws from usage.
Steve Carney: Should we reuse arrows after they have been shot at an animal? Read More »
We are starting the 2024-25 ice-fishing season off well in Minnesota, with ice conditions much better than the previous couple of years. Luckily, the snow has held off, allowing the ice to form properly.
As of this writing, the northwest area and areas to the north are seeing 6 to 9 inches of really good ice. My strategies for early ice fishing are simple, and with safety in mind.
Steve Carney: Early ice in Minnesota is looking good, but be careful Read More »
As I age, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. I’ve been using the standard, .019 sight pins on my bows for decades, but it is time for a change.
I have searched outdoors stores as well as using the internet to search, and finally, after a couple of days of research, I found a bow sight that features larger pins in the .029 size.
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