Tips & Features
Ron Schara: A brown trout fantasy that almost came true, but still eludes me
Feeling sorry for him, I handed him the fishing rod.
Oh my, yes. I can still remember that fateful moment frozen in a time warp of stupidity. What happened to my greatest angling fantasy
Bob Gwizdz: Detroit River walleye fishing truly is world class
I have become increasingly convinced during the past couple of decades that the Detroit River offers the best walleye fishing in the world.
Oh, you can argue that other places offer bigger average-sized fish
Keep it simple when it comes to catching Pennsylvania’s river smallmouths in the spring
“Simplicity is hard. It’s easier to over-complicate things,” a British comedian once quipped. I’m not sure if he is a fisherman, but his quote fairly describes my and a lot of other anglers’ tactical approach
Steve Carney: Reflecting on my favorite fishing opener in 1993
Looking back on 51 years of Minnesota fishing openers, I have one opener that stands out. The fishing opener of 1993 was one of the greatest days of my life.
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Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Slow or fast best for early walleyes?
Walleye season begins this weekend, and where to start fishing and what to use are the big questions for anglers. Be versatile and mobile. Start shallow and move deeper as the day progresses. Rocky points
Jumbo perch are thriving on Minnesota/Wisconsin waters of the Mississippi River
A few years ago, while fishing with my kids on a Mississippi River backwater near Winona, Minn., my dad and I got into a mess of yellow perch, big ones. After an hour of the
Dated back to 1911, the “Nifty Minnie” was one mean lure
“Fish all day with one live minnow.” That was the marketing tag line for the Nifty Minnie. One source dated this unique lure back to 1911, when it was first available to fishermen.
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Oh, the weather: Where will walleyes be on the Minnesota Opener?
Several weeks ago, it looked like lake conditions were ahead of normal following a lengthy warm spell. But the past two weeks have been miserable, weather-wise. Now it appears lake water temperatures are below normal
Steve Sarley: Lake Michigan a good bet for spring coho action in Illinois
If you have never had the pleasure of going out on Lake Michigan to experience the great salmon and trout fishing that is available, I’d recommend that you book a trip right away.
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