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The window is about to close on late-ice bluegills
With spring in the air, the time to hit a lake for bluegills is now. But the window of opportunity is closing fast.

Five ‘must haves’ for 2022 springtime bass’n
Looking ahead to bass season with some to options for open water.


New rods and reels for 2022
Sometimes if you want to go big, you get smaller. At least that’s what several reel manufacturers are doing for 2022, with smaller, lighter-weight models. Rod companies are following suit with lighter, more sensitive offerings

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Late ice on the Angle down to snowmobiles and pullovers
Up at the Angle, as opposed to the south end of Lake of the Woods, the fishing is a little bit more walleye-centric.

Spooning for trout – a timeless tactic
Try very light spoons and an ultra-lite spinning outfit.

Spring crappie insights: Fishing tactics and gear advantages
Springtime can bring some of the best crappie fishing all year. There are some things to be mindful of, though, and oftentimes it can be small adjustments that turn into big successes. We focus on

Reading the ‘dead zone’ – video
Reading the “dead zone” on your flasher – and how you can use its information to catch more fish. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.

Officials investigate after hundreds of dead snow geese left on road
Thousands of the birds are migrating through Nebraska and there is no hunting limits during conservation season. However, it is illegal not to clean or properly dispose of the birds.