Tips & Features
Seeking – and finding – late-ice fish
As March approaches, a fish migration is under way in state lakes.
Rigging your flip-over fish house – video
It’s important to think about how you plan on using the house and figure out what you need to add to help you catch more fish.
Jigging for walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says jigging can often be used under tough bite conditions. The color and size of the jig along with how much jigging action to use will depend on fishing conditions. He also
New fishing lines: Pushing the limits of technology
One interesting new trend is that brands are “bundling” fluorocarbon leaders with braided main line. It offers a perfect balance of strength and stealth.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Move shallow for late-season Upper Red walleyes
The bite can still be hit or miss, but there can be some pretty good days mixed in there.
Michigan’s hot spots for winter perch
Wherever you live there’s bound to be a Michigan late winter perch hot spot near you.
Taste of the Wild: Bacon and Brown Ale Stew – With Venison
Start with a slow cooker, add a good dose of bacon, a bottle of brown ale or two, mingled together with hearty venison and potatoes, and you have the perfect combination to warm you up
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Keep presentations slow on Mississippi backwaters
And with all of the extreme cold fronts that have come in this winter, any three-day period of steady weather should lead to a better bite.
‘Pass-shooting’ put-and-take trout
Coldwater trout species hunt hard under the ice and provide great winter action.
