August channel bassin’ on the Mississippi
Site Staff
August 5, 2021
Channel bass tend to bite more consistently throughout the day compared to weed fish.
Pro Tips
The big bluegills of summer
Site Staff
August 3, 2021
Most people focus on panfish in spring and maybe fall, but it’s fun to extend that season.
Bottom bounce your way to summer walleye success
Site Staff
August 3, 2021
You can cover water and fish a bottom bouncer much faster than you can with a traditional live-bait rig. Move until you find fish.
Pro Tip of the Week: shallow crappies and walleyes
Site Staff
August 3, 2021
Both species are active in the shallows, and trolling spinners at a quick speed can trigger bites of both species.
Fishing ledges for bass – video
Site Staff
August 2, 2021
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a spinning rod and casting a shad rap or smaller bait at an angle for success on and around ledges. Or run a crankbait to the lip of the flat
Muskie magic during last-light bite
Site Staff
August 2, 2021
Also, last light is the best time to return to a muskie that followed earlier. Again, this isn’t a time to worry about the why. Just know that if you want to catch a fish
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Consistent walleye summer pattern in Otter Tail County
Site Staff
July 27, 2021
With that deeper bite, bottom bouncers and crawlers are working best with a slow-death rig or a spinner, trolling points and saddles.
Dog days of summer … and fishing cold fronts
Site Staff
July 26, 2021
A slow and subtle approach can often entice these negative feeders during this time period.
Old-school bass fishing advice to catch ’em on top
Site Staff
July 26, 2021
Making the most of Topwater Tony’s tips.
