During tough fishing bite, stay determined, persistent
Tim Lesmeister
July 9, 2018
The smart, successful pro anglers know you don’t automatically default to a finesse presentation when a negative bite occurs.
Opinion
A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3
Rob Drieslein
June 29, 2018
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.
North country crappies: Tactics for the slabs of summer
Site Staff
June 26, 2018
Locate these fish via reliable fishing electronics, then work a variety of presentations to catch aggressive, neutral, or even negative crappies.
Summer multi-species fishing fun: the micro-lure challenge
Ron Hustvedt
June 25, 2018
YouTube angling video producers like Nick Calcara’s 618 Fishing have inspired the author’s family to tackle the “Big Bait Challenge.
Schooling north country summer smallmouth bass
Tony Peterson
June 25, 2018
When a bronzeback busts a topwater lure, gear up, because other hawgs likely are close.
Fishing tips: Charge batteries and check over small engines to prepare for next ice angling season
Site Staff
June 18, 2018
Spend a little time now checking and maintaining ice fishing equipment to avoid damage and the need for costly repairs or replacements!
Tournament fishing has made Americans better anglers
Tim Lesmeister
June 18, 2018
Watching the national bass and walleye tournament fishing scene flourish has been extremely gratifying for the author, who is emceeing the inaugural Blackfish Classic in July.
The Minnesota raccoon watched ’round the world [videos]
Sharon Stiteler
June 13, 2018
Thanks to social media, #MPRraccoon captivated the planet for one night, before eventually retiring to the Minnesota River bottoms countryside.
Changing fishing regulations deliver better angling for state citizens
Ron Hustvedt
June 11, 2018
Minnesota’s new northern pike regulations are easy to follow and should improve Minnesota fisheries across multiple species.
