
Reasons aplenty to get off the couch and into the fish house
I like to call this time of the season the midwinter lull – that time of year when big game fish become rather lethargic and seem to suffer from a severe case of lockjaw. Through

I like to call this time of the season the midwinter lull – that time of year when big game fish become rather lethargic and seem to suffer from a severe case of lockjaw. Through

For this angler, I wouldn’t get too excited about the in-line reel system. If you are a shallow-water angler, I would recommend it.

St. Paul — MN-FISH, an organization that advocates for anglers and fish-related policy through the state Legislature, recently met with Gov. Tim Walz and the DNR on separate occasions to discuss the group’s legislative recommendations.
A year ago, the Outdoor News Person of the Year was Ruth Hoefs, of Le Center, a longtime Ducks Unlimited volunteer. She joined an outstanding and lengthy list of Minnesotans recognized by this publication who

If you’re able to drive your truck onto good lake ice, consider yourself lucky. There aren’t a lot of opportunities for ice anglers to do so during a winter that’s so far been messed up,

These fish will hide in various “corridors” throughout the weeds, and you can literally “see” where and what they are.

Even if they don’t strike it, this lure will often draw fish closer, allowing them to consider your deadstick.

A good sign on Mille Lacs. And overall, a lot of fish being caught, and a good mixture, too.

If you’re wondering how to help the local deer herd, there are several actions you can take right now and into the future to stave off winter’s killing effects that do not involve putting out
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