
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Many techniques for early walleye fishing
As zebra mussels move in and lakes become more clear, it’s essential to get your baits away from the boat to not spook the fish.

As zebra mussels move in and lakes become more clear, it’s essential to get your baits away from the boat to not spook the fish.

My hunting camp has conversations similar to other turkey camps: To “sit and-get” or to “run and gun?” In other words, when to wait and when to go after a tom.

Knowing the right style of jig to use in certain conditions can make or break a walleye trip. The underwater footage in this video shows just how different each jig looks to a fish.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma says water temperatures will affect where walleyes will be found on a particular lake.

Before you drop a trap in your favorite body of water, make sure you read the regulations regarding trapping minnows. There are lot of rules in relation to trapping.

Walleye opener in Minnesota can be a fun but stressful time for many anglers. They sometimes don’t have a chance to run through their gear.

Water temperatures across much of the state could be well below normal for the fishing opener, according to Carney. When ice-out precedes the opener by just a few days, there’s seldom good that comes from

2. Camo up. Whether you’re fishing from shore or from a boat, wear clothing that blends into your surroundings.

Don’t get stuck throwing plain old ball head jigs with the rest of the crowd.
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