Tips & Features
Three options for springtime bass plastics – video
These are easy to use and flat-out catch fish. In fact, all three will stay in my lineup throughout much of the open-water season.
Spring post-spawn walleye jigging tips, tactics – video
Brad Hawthorne breaks down a few of his key strategies for catching spring walleyes when you’re battling windy conditions.
Tow, tow, tow your boat properly
If your craft fails you while on the water, there are things you should do. And things to not do.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Shorelines breaks putting up best bite
The walleye bite has been a shiner bite. For jig anglers, a 16th-ounce jig and a shiner has been best. Rigs are also working with shiners.
When walleyes turn to worms (and leeches)
Start with minnows or leeches. When the first walleye hits the net, it’s time to switch to the jig and crawler.
Choosing a basic setup for fishing muskies
You want your tackle to take the abuse rather than your shoulders, back, hands, and arms.
Muskies? Easy, just give ’em what they want
A systematic approach to each day of muskie fishing will yield more success than simply hoping for luck.
Rockin’ walleyes throughout May
During May, consider fishing shoreline areas that contain fist-sized rocks, riprap, and larger gravel. That’s probably where you’ll find walleyes.
Find ‘warm’ water for Lake Superior spring fish
What you’re looking for is water that’s even just a bit warmer than anything else you have found.
