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Reasons aplenty to get off the couch and get into the fish house
Midwinter fishing might seem to be an exercise in futility at times, but the outlook isn’t entirely bleak.

Vertical jigging spoons – video
Be sure to match the size, action, and flash that a particular spoon provides according to the mood of a fish and fishing conditions. The spoons can also be tipped with a minnow or minnow

Harvest Kitchen Series: Game Bird Stir Fry
Pennsylvania blogger shares another favorite recipes.

Rod length … function? – video
So many anglers think about panfish rod lengths as what you prefer, but in reality, anglers should be thinking about rod length as a function of how they are going to be fishing, as indicated

Tough Mille Lacs bite requires subtle tweaks
Rely on set lines and not try to chase the world right now.

Bobbers for ice fishing – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says bobbers are often used when you are dead-sticking or fishing two holes, and sometimes under tough bite conditions – it will provide a minimum amount of drag resistance on the fishing

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Ice conditions challenging on Lac qui Parle Lake
While there is a tendency for fishermen here to want to set up close to shore, this angler has been plopping houses in the middle of the lake and finding fish in deeper water.

Choosing the right fishing line – video
Whether you are using micro ice, fluorocarbon or braided fishing line, match the line with your rod and reel, the lure being used and the type of species you are fishing for.

Taste of the Wild: Pheasant Breast in Creamy Wine and Mushroom Sauce
A recipe like this transforms ordinary into extraordinary, with a complex combination of rich chocolate and oak from dark red wine, the umami smoothness of shiitake mushrooms, and a friendly bite from hot paprika and