
The story of a 21-year-old true wanderer muskie
Perhaps the greatest muskie wanderer was tag No. 57715, a 21-year-old 47-inch female that had been stocked as a yearling in 2002. Data collected over the years shows she had been captured by DNR nets

Perhaps the greatest muskie wanderer was tag No. 57715, a 21-year-old 47-inch female that had been stocked as a yearling in 2002. Data collected over the years shows she had been captured by DNR nets

Crappie, catfish action steady on state’s lakes.

Unattended lines are called deadsticks when ice fishing. They can be tip-ups, tip-downs, Slammers, bobbers, or just a rod in a holder. Either way, deadsticks increase your odds and your ability to catch fish.

Despite some nice weather and plenty of activity on lakes across the state, it was a pretty slow week of fishing in most areas.

Lack of ice could mean an early start to boating season.

I tell people that if they choose to fish near these popular areas, they should check the outside edges – around 100 to 200 yards away from the cluster.

Anglers are still out, but the bite has slowed in many areas of Minnesota.

The Fish Ohio program celebrates amazing catches of 25 species of fish. Those who reel in a qualifying catch receive the commemorative Fish Ohio pin for their first entry and a Master Angler pin for

A look at better storage options for today’s better fishing tackle.
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