
Lake Ossawinnamakee, Crow Wing County
Largemouth bass have always been a primary focus of anglers who fish Ossawinnamakee, and the lake holds enough quality smallmouth bass to give them a fair look as well.

Largemouth bass have always been a primary focus of anglers who fish Ossawinnamakee, and the lake holds enough quality smallmouth bass to give them a fair look as well.

Whenever walleyes are shallow, swimming jigs can be effective.

Aggressive smallies prevent writer from getting his bait in front of Traverse walleyes.

Week/weekend recap and where things are on fisheries right now …

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about using subtle jigging actions for tough-bite fish. In extreme cold weather, Terry says to match the jigging action according to a fish’s movement. Too much movement, like an aggressive lift-and-

Launched in 1971, the contest is one of the longest-running in outdoor media.

With the opening of the walleye season looming, excitement mounts. Look for fish up shallow, and consider jigging. And don’t forget the panfish.

Temperature can be an important word this time of year – both water temperature and air temperature. Both can play a role in fishing success. Springtime fishing and temperature oftentimes go hand-in-hand.

It finally sounds as if air temperatures are going to warm and stay that way through this weekend and that should bode well for crappie and walleye anglers alike for this weekend’s fishing opener.
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