Tim Lesmeister

Fishing with the old man can be productive

June 11, 2019

Jason Lesmeister got a chance to break away from Alaska to fish some Minnesota lakes and landed his personal-best walleye, a 29.5-inch beast that he caught on Lake Minnetonka. (Photo by Tim Lesmeister)My son, Jason, has always been an outstanding angler. He has a knack for finding fish and always seems to know what they will bite on. He was…

For the good of the resource: MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation and Coalition

May 30, 2019

Thanks to some experienced fishing industry players, anglers have a new voice at the Legislature and in negotiations with the DNR.

The awesome dilemma of choosing a favorite freshwater fishery

April 30, 2019

Many personal factors determine whether a fishery ranks as a “favorite” for an individual, and that’s what makes exploring new waters so fun.

Why do I like pike? Let me count the ways

April 12, 2019

With northern pike fishing seasons already open on border waters and Minnesota’s inland waters angling opener just four weeks away, the author praises the “other white meat.”

Fishing protocol: It’s all about the details

March 18, 2019

Tournament anglers who win regularly and recreational fishermen who fill the live-well monitor the “little things.”

Off-season white-tailed deer hunting question: What’s your favorite rifle cartridge?

February 28, 2019

The author likes the 7mm-08, but if you were limited to one caliber for deer, what would it be?

Bluegill? Bass? Walleye? Muskie? What’s your favorite fish?

February 14, 2019

As winter lingers on, the writer’s thoughts drift to open water, big rivers, and hard-fighting trout and salmon.

Sportshow season: Looking ahead to floating down a river with a fly rod

January 25, 2019

Now’s the time to plan and book a trip on a big river out west, Alaska, or even in the underrated Upper Midwest.

The technological marvel of underwater cameras in modern ice fishing

December 31, 2018

Seeing is believing when viewing the subterranean world through the hard water.

Ice fishing gems from the St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show

December 7, 2018

It’s ice show season, and after prowling the aisles at the recent big event in St. Paul, this blogger can’t live without these hard-water toys.

‘Tis the season for ice safety precautions

November 14, 2018

An early deep freeze has anglers across north country eager to launch the 2018-19 ice fishing season.

The celebrated leaping trout of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

October 17, 2018

Fish long enough and you’ll acquire some classic, albeit bizarre, fishing stories. The author added one to his collection this fall.

New hunting tool? Air rifles have hit the big time

September 19, 2018

When states begin legalizing air rifles – and they will – for big game, these modern guns will become legitimate options for pursuing deer and other species.

Evolving as an entertainer – from fishing lures and rods to guitars and rhymes

August 29, 2018

Readers know Tim Lesmeister as an outdoors communicator in the hunting and fishing world, but his new project exposes his longtime love of making music.

Blackfish tournament highlights the diversity of modern bass-fishing techniques

July 31, 2018

Inaugural event on Lake Minnetonka attracts 68 teams employing drop-shots, swim jigs, jig worms, chatter baits and other lures for big largemouths.

During tough fishing bite, stay determined, persistent

July 9, 2018

The smart, successful pro anglers know you don’t automatically default to a finesse presentation when a negative bite occurs.

Tournament fishing has made Americans better anglers

June 18, 2018

Watching the national bass and walleye tournament fishing scene flourish has been extremely gratifying for the author, who is emceeing the inaugural Blackfish Classic in July.

Fishing the heartland: The cross-generational appeal of big bullheads

May 29, 2018

Revered in Iowa, the All-American bullhead provides fast summer fishing action and tasty fish-fry fodder in Farm Country USA.

Quest for fishing: experiment to discover the better presentation

May 16, 2018

Whether you’re fishing off a continental shelf for swordfish, swinging for river steelhead, or slip-bobbering for opener walleyes, always be ready to switch things up.

Modify your kayak strategies for open-water fishing in 2018

April 18, 2018

Modern kayaks and canoes have opened up a whole new world of smaller waters for savvy anglers in urban and rural areas alike.

Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame: Time to nominate your favorite angler

March 18, 2018

Many incredible anglers and people in the business of fishing deserve induction, but they may need you to nominate them.

Angler inquiry: Where have all the big fish gone?

February 27, 2018

If today’s fishermen want trophy fish in the future, they need to embrace stricter slots and catch-and-release regulations.

Remembering the perfect fishing buddy

February 5, 2018

Cancer claims a longtime friend, west metro angling guru, and confidant of the author.

Coming full circle and enjoying the grand merits of fishing from shore

January 19, 2018

Spending fewer hours in boats and kayaks, the author finds himself angling more from dry land.

The next generation of tungsten fishing lures: targeting open water

January 4, 2018

Ice anglers have developed a love for tungsten tackle when panfishing or pursuing walleyes, but don’t expect this element to stop catching fish after the hard water disappears.

Minnesota outdoors scene loses longtime friend with the passing of Ralph Jon Fritz

December 8, 2017

A familiar face around the state’s fishing and governor’s opener scene, “Fritzie” hailed from Sleepy Eye, Minn., and even marketed his own fishing lure.

Related Posts

When the bass frenzy arrives, make the most of it

First-ever Inland Fish Ohio event features governor

Lake Erie producing limits of walleyes these days