Tips & Features
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: On Mille Lacs, start shallow with jigs
The walleyes will be much shallower, from 2 to 12 feet deep, compared to last year’s opener when they were 12 to 25 geet deep.
These 3 spots are guaranteed to hold fish – video
So, you are heading out fishing just after ice-out in early spring. Where do you start? This video will show you exactly how to find those sweet spots that hold warming water and attract springtime
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Tough bite will improve on Mississippi River Pool 4
Look for fish to be dropping back from the Red Wing dam to the lower river areas and the upper end of Lake Pepin.
‘It all starts with opening day’
By Ron Schara Contributing Writer They say the pursuit of fish is an eternal search. They say it’s never too late to begin, young or old. They say the last fishing day of one’s life
Finding walleyes on the heels of ice-out
Guides across northern Minnesota suggest slow and shallow to get ‘opener’ walleyes.
Thinking beyond meat for spring walleyes
Put early walleyes in the livewell with these top artificials.
Fly fishing for bluegills? A different twist
Changes often are needed to figure out what works on any given day.
Spring flingin’ when everything is in transition
In north country, it’s time to focus on slab crappies.
The ‘triple threat’ is key to catching opening-day ’eyes
First rule of thumb is to start shallow and work deep.
