Minnow bait logic – video
Tony Roach
June 15, 2023
Tony Roach talks about the effectiveness of a minnow bait for walleye, pike, and bass and how far this profile of bait has evolved over the years.
Pro Tips
Steve Carney: Crappies not following usual script in 2023
Steve Carney
June 14, 2023
What an odd spring it’s been. I’m not sure how successful the crappie spawn was, because I didn’t see much evidence on numerous lakes recently.
The cool-beginning spring, I believe, delayed the spawn in
Pro Tip Of The Week: Leech size is key to fishing success
Ryan Kelly
June 14, 2023
One bait that always works in summertime is leeches. Leeches are the most consistent bait for the open-water season. Before guiding full-time, I spent a decade in the bait and tackle business. Working at a
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Long-line jigging can be a helpful tool
Dick Beardsley
June 7, 2023
One of my favorite ways to fish for and catch walleyes is what I call long-line jigging. I’ll work backwards into the wind along a weed edge or breakline.
I cast as far out
Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers on Lake of the Woods
Site Staff
June 6, 2023
Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers has really heated up on Lake of the Woods, with surface temps at about 73 degrees. Many nice limits are being caught.
Don’t go crappie fishing again without these three lures – video
Site Staff
June 6, 2023
They can cover the entire water column and work on all levels of activity from the fish from negative to aggressive and work in all water conditions from high and muddy to low and crystal-clear.
Vertical jigging for walleyes – video
Site Staff
June 3, 2023
The various ways to jig up some walleyes and saugers still hold true.
Bush-fishing crappies Rend Lake guide untangles mysteries
Les Winkeler
June 2, 2023
When the third or fourth slab crappie hit the bottom of Rick Eskew’s livewell, the veteran Rend Lake fishing guide said for anyone to hear, “Not all bushes are created equal.”
Although a cryptic
Tip: Wacky worms for bass
Terry Tuma
June 1, 2023
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests varying your retrieve and using different lengths of wacky worms and jigs.
