Tips & Features
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Still fishing the ice
Be safe on the ice. And angling-wise, be nimble with your color presentations.
Do your homework, find new lakes to fish
Remember, the idea is to have as much information as possible prior to fishing a lake, thereby giving you the best chance for success.
Bowfishing opportunities now abound in Minnesota
While night-shooting can be more productive than day shoots, prospective bowfishers should know that good numbers of fish can be had during day hunts, too. Plus, you can utilize any fishing craft to stalk carp
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Ice-out metro crappies
There’s a common misconception that crappies aren’t active until the water gets into the mid- to upper-40s, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
New Ned-rig option for bass fishing – video
A unique design, perfect size, available in the best bass-catching colors, and great for Ned-heads or even drop-shotting.
Handling big fish – video
Tony Sindt, a fisheries specialist with the Minnesota DNR, offers up a few tips for handling big fish like sturgeon, catfish, and muskie. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.
Snap-jigging for spring walleyes
Nuances for soft plastics and hair-jig presentations to increase your success.
For the angler, what’s the best life vest?
Give this angler an old-school life vest.
