Gear & Gadgets
Get the net! Or grab the cradle?
August 21, 2020
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And have the proper tools to handle and unhook fish. That’s another story, though.
Tip of the Week: Find the shad, find the bass
August 20, 2020
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When his fish finder identifies a huge ball of shad, the bass are nearby, gorging themselves ahead of the coming winter.
Don’t forget to check – and change – fishing line
August 20, 2020
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“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the importance of frequently checking, and changing, fishing line – problems with line can reduce the poundage of test line and cause you to lose fish when that weaker line
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Punch through slop for excellent bass bite
August 18, 2020
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Go with a heavy bullet sinker, like 3/4-ounch to an ounce and a half. The heavier you go, the more bites you get. It’s a reaction bite. A lot of it has to do with
Tips for catching walleyes in the weeds
August 17, 2020
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“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about catching weed walleyes – jigging in the weeds by using either leeches or plastics can bring success. Running crankbaits, using live-bait rigs along weed lines and utilizing weedless hooks can
Fish like weeds – you should, too
August 14, 2020
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Not all vegetation is created equal, and depending on your species of interest, there are definitely some preferred types of veg.
Banging bluegills
August 14, 2020
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Use circle hooks, keep those you want, release the rest.
Causeway crappies – depth is important
August 14, 2020
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Causeways are a good place to start looking for crappies, whether you are standing on a bank or sitting in a boat. Catching crappies at a causeway is not a sure bet, though the odds
