
Roosevelt Lake, Cass County
Muskies in the 40-inch class, along with a few larger specimens, can now be expected to be caught.

Muskies in the 40-inch class, along with a few larger specimens, can now be expected to be caught.

A few things this angler has learned over the years that have helped him chase more flags.

Walleyes seem to be most active during low-light periods or overnight, and deadsticks with minnows seem to be most productive.

Consider putting away the jigs and spoons and just use tip-ups and set lines to catch walleyes more consistently.
Fish tend to go into deeper water with a rising barometer, and tougher bite conditions often prevail.

On a recent trip to Lake of the Woods, here’s what worked for us, what we used to catch our walleye, sauger and eelpout, along with a few tips, and a rundown of what the

Early winter weather has been unkind to ice anglers, pheasant hunters, trappers, and, likely, many other users of the outdoors.

Jig one line, deadstick the second line with a live minnow a foot off of the bottom.

There was some decent walleye and panfish action already being reported. And with the warmer, more stable weather this week, it should be a solid weekend of ice fishing.
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