
‘Pass-shooting’ put-and-take trout
Coldwater trout species hunt hard under the ice and provide great winter action.
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Coldwater trout species hunt hard under the ice and provide great winter action.

Midwinter fishing might seem to be an exercise in futility at times, but the outlook isn’t entirely bleak.

Be sure to match the size, action, and flash that a particular spoon provides according to the mood of a fish and fishing conditions. The spoons can also be tipped with a minnow or minnow

By Sara Okstad Contributing Writer A large metal bowl filled with cubed northern pike sat on the countertop. The fish had been soaking first in a saltwater brine, then in distilled white vinegar. Adding to

Rely on set lines and not try to chase the world right now.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma says bobbers are often used when you are dead-sticking or fishing two holes, and sometimes under tough bite conditions – it will provide a minimum amount of drag resistance on the fishing

While there is a tendency for fishermen here to want to set up close to shore, this angler has been plopping houses in the middle of the lake and finding fish in deeper water.

Whether you are using micro ice, fluorocarbon or braided fishing line, match the line with your rod and reel, the lure being used and the type of species you are fishing for.

They biggest factor is recognizing the structure, then knowing how to work it.
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