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FISHING TIPS
You made it to the full library — no fluff, just what works. Whether you’re locating early-season walleyes, dialing in a summer bass pattern, or figuring out first-ice jigging for the first time, JPT’s coaches and captains have broken it down species by species, season by season. Browse what you need below and start filling your stringer with more confidence than you walked in with.
Fishing in Minnesota
Remember that if you are 16 or older in the State of Minnesota, you need to have a fishing license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fishing webpage to help answer angler questions. The page answers questions like: What species can I fish for? What kind of bait is legal? What kind of […]
Fishing inland lakes for feisty and tasty lake trout
By Outdoor News Junior Pro Team Captain Ronny Hustvedt In my opinion, lake trout are one of the tastiest fish to swim the waters of the region around the Great Lakes, and they are one of the best fighting fish. As tasty as they are, lake trout can be fussy eaters in the summertime […]
Summer Fishing Tips
As summer progresses start searching for fish in deeper depths and water with current JPT Head Coach Jason Revermann is a hardcore angler and he’s shared some valuable tips for keeping the bite hot when the water warms up during the summer months. As summer sets in the water temps continue to rise. Make sure […]
DIY: Keeping Live Nightcrawlers for Bait
This full article by John Tertuliani originally appeared in Outdoor News A fat nightcrawler makes for some mighty fine bait. I have yet to find a fish that can resist a worm presented in a natural manner. Many times, it is true, having a worm on the hook is all you need, especially when the worm […]
Ice fishing tip: Keep your lure moving and you’ll attract and catch more fish
It’s hard to imagine ice fishing without any electronics, but I remember years of hard-water angling ice simply staring at that bobber waiting for it to move. I jigged and jigged, and I hopped from hole to hole seeking active fish. Now with electronics, we have a better idea of what’s happening below the ice. […]
Ice fishing tips: Tools to keep you safe when heading out on early ice
Every year, many anglers can’t wait to tackle early ice to work the first hot bite. If you want to set the hook on some fresh-ice fish, then here are a few items I consider must-haves. First, own and bring an ice chisel. When used properly, you can quickly check ice conditions as you venture out. Knowing […]
